Alexander Sørloth produced a sensational performance for Atletico, netting four sensational goals. His outstanding individual display inspired the rest of the team to a comfortable 4-0 home win against Real Sociedad. The 29-year-old Norwegian forward proved himself to be one of the game’s true magicians during Saturday’s match at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. To top that, he then went on to score the fastest hat-trick in the club’s history!
Sørloth opened the scoring just seven minutes into the match after taking a long ball from teammate Pablo Barrios. Just three minutes later, he quickly made it two for Atletico. With a clever shot from the fringe of the penalty area, he located the lower corner. That quickfire hat-trick of targets would prove the springboard to what would turn out to be a historic night for the much-travelled forward.
Record-Breaking Hat-Trick
In a remarkable display, Sørloth netted his hat-trick in just 11 minutes! This outcome surpassed the prior marks established by Edmundo Suarez in 1941 and Carles Bestit in 1929. His third goal just 60 seconds after his second showed just like Cristiano can be a predator poised to feast on mistakes in the box. On the personal level, this performance entrenched his future on the field, as well as in the history of Atletico.
Just five minutes into the second half, Sørloth nearly made it 2-0 again. He hammered the crossbar with a rocket of a shot from just outside the penalty area! Despite this miss, he stayed undeterred in endeavoring to find ways to stretch his team’s lead. The forward continued to chase goals and ultimately broke through for his fourth. He scored it on the half-hour mark after being found by Javi Galan at the top of the box.
A Stellar Season for Atletico
Atletico are 70 points in the league standings, third place just behind Barcelona and Real Madrid. They have dropped off the pace in their pursuit of the title. Sørloth’s stunning impact against Real Sociedad only cements the case that he’s made a huge impact all season long. This past May, he broke records when he scored four times in a single game. Beyond this singular achievement, it emphasizes his career-long prodigious talent.
Sørloth featured on America’s radar during his loan spell with Villarreal. He was the man who took them to an epic 4-4 draw with the champions Real Madrid, scoring only 56 seconds into the match. His recent performances certainly indicate that he is an indispensable player for Atletico. They are intent upon putting the season away with authority.
Looking Ahead
As the season goes on, Sørloth’s skillful achievement in scoring against Real Sociedad will most definitely be the one fans and writers will look back on with admiration. His cutting-edge in front of goal will be hugely important for Atletico as they look to continue their excellent form across the rest of their games. With plenty of matches still left in this inaugural season, fans can look forward to many more brilliant displays from this dynamic young forward.
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