Match Summary
In the early hours of August 30, 2026, a key match in the third round of the 2026/27 La Liga season unfolded as Atlético Madrid played away against Sevilla. After 90 minutes of play, Atlético Madrid defeated their opponents 3-1, taking home three points from the away fixture.
Atléti Dominates the First Half
The visiting team, Atlético Madrid, quickly took control after the match started. Just 5 minutes in, forward Álex Baena found an opportunity in the box and scored with a tight-angle shot, giving Atléti a dream 1-0 start.
In the 26th minute, Atléti’s attack surged again, with Ademola Lookman scoring after receiving a pass from a teammate, extending the lead to 2-0.
Towards the end of the first half, Atlético’s offensive firepower did not wane. In the 33rd minute, Baena scored again, completing his brace for the match and helping the team end the first half with a commanding 3-0 lead.
Second Half Action and Adjustments
After the break, Sevilla, trailing by a large margin, attempted to launch a counter-attack. In the 51st minute, Atlético had a chance to extend their lead when Baena assisted Lookman for a goal, but it was disallowed by the referee as Baena was in an offside position before receiving the ball.
Facing the home team’s offensive push, Atlético’s defense withstood the pressure. In the 66th minute, Sevilla managed to pull one goal back, changing the score to 1-3. Afterwards, Atlético Madrid solidified their defense and successfully maintained their two-goal lead until the final whistle.
Starting Lineup
The starting lineup for Atlético Madrid in this match was as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Oblak
- Defenders: Grimaldo, Hancko, Pubill, Llorente
- Midfielders: Barrios, Hjulmand, Giuliano
- Forwards: Kang-in Lee, Lookman, Baena
