Atlético Madrid Advances to Champions League Last 16 with Sørloth Hat-Trick
Atlético Madrid secured their place in the Champions League last 16 with a dominant 4-1 victory over Club Brugge, completing a 7-4 aggregate win. Alexander Sørloth was the star of the present, scoring a hat-trick at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Match Highlights
Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, collecting a long ball from goalkeeper Jan Oblak and firing a half-volley past Simon Mignolet. Club Brugge equalized through Joel Ordonez in the 36th minute, heading in a corner kick. Yet, Atlético Madrid regained the lead early in the second half with a goal from Johnny Cardoso in the 48th minute.
Sørloth then added two more goals in the 76th and 87th minutes to complete his hat-trick and seal the victory for Atlético Madrid. His performance included a goal following a corner kick where the ball fell loose in the six-yard box, and a powerful left-footed strike.
Key Stats
- Atlético Madrid 4 – 1 Club Brugge (7-4 on aggregate)
- Goals: Alexander Sørloth (23′, 76′, 87′), Johnny Cardoso (48′). Joel Ordonez (36′)
- Alexander Sørloth has scored five goals in this season’s Champions League.
Next Round
Atlético Madrid will face either Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Starting Lineups
Atlético Madrid: Oblak, Ruggeri, Hancko, Pubill, Llorente, Baena, Koke, Johnny Cardoso, Simeone, Alvarez, Sörloth
Club Brugge: Mignolet, Seys, Mechele, Ordonez, Sabbe, Stankovic, Tzolis, Vanaken, Vetlesen, Forbes, Tresoldi
Source: BBC Sport, beinsports.com