Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga
Atletico Madrid scored three times in the first half to secure a 3-1 victory at Sevilla, while Real Betis lost their perfect start with a 5-2 defeat by Levante.
Atletico Madrid defeated Sevilla 3-1 to take the top spot in the La Liga standings after just three matches. The victory came after Diego Simeone's team decided to keep their troublesome forward, Julian Alvarez, in Spain rather than transfer him to Barcelona or Arsenal. Sevilla left out Alvarez, who received a hostile reception from his own supporters.
Lee Kang-in, a recent signing from Paris Saint-Germain, assisted Baena's opening goal in the first minute. Ademola Lookman extended Atletico's lead in the 26th minute. Baena added a second goal in the 34th minute, followed by his third in the 46th minute. Despite Sevilla's late effort, they were unable to mount a comeback, with Miguel Sierra scoring a consolation in the second half.
Elsewhere, Real Betis suffered their first loss of the season, falling to a 5-2 defeat by Levante, ending their perfect start to the domestic campaign.
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