Sorloth Scores Twice to End Two-Month Goal Drought
A remarkable performance from Alexander Sorloth highlighted the match between Atlético de Madrid and Real Oviedo. Coach Diego Pablo Simeone made significant rotations, placing greater responsibility on Sorloth and leaving Julián Alvarez on the bench.
Sorloth responded with an impressive outing. He was more active on the pitch, seeking deep passes and even attempting long-range shots. His first significant chance came early, at the seven-minute mark, when he faced a one-on-one situation but failed to beat goalkeeper Aarón Escandell.
Sorloth Shines with Two Goals
The breakthrough for Sorloth occurred at the 16-minute mark. After receiving a pass from Dávid Hancko, he found himself in a prime position inside the box and successfully scored, showing gratitude for Hancko’s assist.
Nine minutes later, Sorloth scored again, thanks to another assist from Hancko. A defender managed to touch the ball, but it ended up right in Sorloth’s path, allowing him to make it 2-0. Two goals in just 25 minutes effectively sealed the match.
End of Goal Drought
- Sorloth’s latest goals were his first since September 27, 2025.
- He scored against Real Madrid in a high-scoring derby, contributing to a 5-2 victory.
- Between these goals, Sorloth went without scoring for two months and two days.
- He played nine consecutive matches, totaling 355 minutes of goal-less play.
Sorloth’s performance marks a significant turnaround as he ended his goal drought, demonstrating his potential to become a reliable scoring option for Atlético. With his two goals, he now stands at the same tally for the current season as he had previously in his early matches.
