On May 10, 2025, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid delivered a commanding 4–0 victory over Real Sociedad in LaLiga Matchday 35. The match was highlighted by Alexander Sørloth’s extraordinary performance, as he netted all four goals within the first 30 minutes, including the fastest hat-trick in LaLiga history.
Match Overview
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
- Date: May 10, 2025
- Competition: LaLiga, Matchday 35
- Final Score: Atlético Madrid 4–0 Real Sociedad
Key Moments
- 7′ – Goal: Sørloth opened the scoring with a volley from Pablo Barrios’ deep cross.
- 10′ – Goal: He doubled the lead with a strike from the edge of the box.
- 11′ – Goal: Completed his hat-trick with a close-range effort, setting a new LaLiga record for the fastest hat-trick.
- 30′ – Goal: Added his fourth goal, finishing a swift counterattack initiated by Javi Galán.
Sørloth nearly scored a fifth, hitting the crossbar early in the second half.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Atlético Madrid | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 60.7% | 39.3% |
| Shots (on target) | 13 (7) | 6 (1) |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Fouls Committed | 12 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
Implications
- Atlético Madrid: Secured their 13th consecutive Champions League qualification, sitting third in LaLiga with 70 points.
- Real Sociedad: Suffered a significant blow to their European aspirations, now 12th with 43 points and winless in their last five matches.
Post-Match Reactions
Diego Simeone Atlético Madrid Manager: Praised Sorloth’s versatility and contribution, highlighting his offensive and defensive work rate. AS USA+7Reuters+7Into the Calderon+7″
Alexander Sorloth: Expressed gratitude towards his teammates for their support and reflected on his integration into the team.”
Atlético Madrid’s emphatic win, spearheaded by Sorloth’s historic performance, underscores their strong finish to the season and solidifies their place in Europe’s elite competition. Conversely, Real Sociedad faces an uphill battle to secure European football, needing a significant turnaround in their remaining fixtures.
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