December 15, (THEWILL) – Alexander Sorloth delivered a crucial victory for Atletico Madrid on Sunday, scoring the winner in a tense 1-0 triumph against Getafe in LaLiga. The Norwegian striker came off the bench to decisively settle the match, ensuring the team’s impressive winning streak continued at the Metropolitano stadium.
Diego Simeone’s side dominated the first half, creating numerous opportunities that went unconverted. Samuel Lino missed two significant chances, sending shots wide despite being well-positioned. Rodrigo De Paul also attempted to break the deadlock, sweeping a shot just past the post in a period of sustained pressure.
The breakthrough arrived in the 69th minute when Sorloth expertly headed home from Nahuel Molina’s precise cross. His clinical finish marked his seventh league goal of the season and maintained Atletico Madrid’s remarkable run of consecutive victories across all competitions.
With this result, Atletico Madrid moved provisionally level with league leaders Barcelona, sitting second in the table and one point ahead of city rivals Real Madrid. The victory underscored the team’s current form and strategic capabilities under manager Diego Simeone.
Julian Alvarez and David Soria exchanged moments of goalkeeping brilliance, with Soria making critical saves to keep Getafe competitive. In the final stages, Angel Correa threatened to extend the lead but was thwarted by Soria and two defenders, maintaining the slender margin.
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