Sorloths Double Sinks Oviedo Lifts Atletico to Third

Sorloths Double Sinks Oviedo Lifts Atletico to Third
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Alexander Sorloth notched a first-half double to secure a 2-0 victory for Atletico Madrid against Real Oviedo on Saturday, moving them temporarily into third position in La Liga.

Diego Simeoones team stays unbeaten across 13 league outings since their season-opening loss to Espanyol, now three points adrift of pacesetting Barcelona.

Sorloth broke the deadlock with a close-range effort in the 16th minute before smashing in his brace goal ten minutes on, both chances set up by David Hancko.

Having endured a patchy beginning to the term, Simeoones outfit now appears in fine rhythm.

We are faring strongly these days, both at the back and going forward, goalkeeper Jan Oblak shared with DAZN.

Honestly we have shown good form lately, yet sustaining it remains essential, as prior results hold no weight. The emphasis lies on what comes next.

Oblak resumed his spot in goal following a spell out injured, enabling Atletico to ease past their opponents, who languish at the foot of the standings.

Sorloth handed the Rojiblancos the advantage when Hancko slid possession through the six-yard zone for the forward to convert.

This term Atletico has forged ahead in every single one of their 14 domestic fixtures.

Sorloth rifled home number two courtesy of a Hancko delivery, shrugging off David Carmo who sought to block the pass yet found himself overpowered.

Haissem Hassan squandered Oviedos initial notable opening, unable to conclude despite solid involvement from Santi Cazorla.

Atletico encountered scant pressure during the latter stages as Oviedo absorbed a ninth reverse.

We must persist, the journey continues with plenty ahead. Rallying is vital, we anticipated a stern test today, remarked seasoned schemer and Oviedo leader Cazorla.

The home crowd gave a warm ovation to the 40-year-old upon his withdrawal, a gesture the ex-Arsenal orchestrator warmly acknowledged.

I hold endless thanks for the Atletico supporters, representing the finest token from this encounter, Cazorla supplemented.