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Atletico Madrid 3-1 Away Win Over Sevilla Highlights Baena Brace
9/1/2026, 8:16:59 AM
Match Overview
On August 29, 2026, Atlético Madrid travelled to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium in Seville for a La Liga EA Sports 2026/27 fixture against Sevilla FC. Atlético secured all three points with a 3-1 victory, establishing a three-goal lead before halftime and holding on despite a late Sevilla goal.
Goal Sequence and Key Contributions
- 4´ – Álex Baena opened the scoring after receiving a through ball from Kang-in Lee and finishing with a first-time strike past Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.
- 26´ – Ademola Lookman doubled Atlético’s lead, receiving a pass from Pablo Barrios and blasting the ball into the bottom-left corner.
- 33´ – Álex Baena completed his brace, slotting an outside-the-box effort past Vlachodimos to make it 3-0.
- 66´ – Miguel Sierra pulled one back for Sevilla after a lofted cross from Gabriel Suazo found him in the box; his shot slipped beyond Jan Oblak.
The first half ended 3-0 in Atlético’s favour, with the visitors’ attacking efficiency described as “clinical” and “ruthless” in match reports.
Defensive and Goalkeeping Performance
Atlético’s defence, anchored by Jan Oblak, limited Sevilla’s chances in the first half. Oblak recorded four saves, including a crucial hand on a shot from Sierra that prevented a second goal before the break. Sevilla’s Odysseas Vlachodimos conceded three goals, two of which came from well-timed runs by Baena and Lookman.
Sevilla increased pressure after the interval, creating several chances that tested Atlético’s backline. Defensive midfielder David Hancko and centre-back José Giménez (substituted in at 66´) were noted for their efforts in containing Sevilla’s attacks, though occasional mis-communication was observed.
Statistical Summary
- Goals: Álex Baena, Ademola Lookman, Miguel Sierra
- Assists: Kang-in Lee, Pablo Barrios
- Shots on target: Atlético 7, Sevilla 4
- Saves: Jan Oblak 4, Odysseas Vlachodimos 1
- Yellow cards: Marcos Llorente (45´), Sevilla defender Chidera Ejuke (55´)
Tactical Notes
Atlético employed an early high-press, forcing Sevilla into errors that generated the opening goal. The midfield trio of Lee, Llorente and Hjulmand facilitated quick transitions, with Lee’s incisive pass setting up Baena’s opener. After establishing a three-goal lead, Atlético shifted to a more defensive shell, allowing Sevilla to dominate possession in the second half. Despite this, Atlético’s compact defensive shape and Oblak’s experience preserved the lead.
Impact on La Liga
The win moved Atlético Madrid to the upper tier of the early-season table, demonstrating their attacking potency and defensive resilience on the road. Baena’s brace positions him as a key offensive option for the campaign, while the result underscores Atlético’s ability to secure points away from home—a factor that could prove decisive in a tightly contested league.
On-the-Ground Observations
Reporters highlighted the “impressive first-half performance” and noted that Sevilla’s “largely uninspired” attack struggled to break down Atlético’s early pressure. The match atmosphere was described as “spectacular” following Baena’s second goal, with the home crowd’s hopes diminishing after the 33´ strike.
No significant discrepancies were identified among the sources regarding the match facts, and no official statements from club representatives were provided in the reports.
