Atletico Madrid Beat Sevilla 3-1 to Move Top of La Liga

Atletico Madrid defeated Sevilla 3-1 to move top of the La Liga standings with seven points. The match got off to a fast start, with Alex Baena scoring in the fourth minute, assisted by Kang-In Lee. Ademola Lookman doubled the lead in the 26th minute, scoring from inside the penalty area after a pass from Pablo Barrios.

Baena added his second goal in the 33rd minute, finishing well from the edge of the penalty area to put Atletico 3-0 ahead at halftime. According to Punch Nigeria, Lookman had caused problems for the Sevilla defence with his movement and attacking threat, and had an effort from outside the box blocked earlier in the game.

Sevilla reduced the deficit in the 66th minute when Miguel Sierra scored from a rebound inside the box. Lookman was substituted shortly after, and had a goal ruled out after the restart. Atletico manager Diego Simeone brought on Arnau Ortiz as the visitors adjusted their attacking setup.

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