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Sørloth nets hat‑trick as Atleti secure lead

Alexander Sørloth struck a hat‑trick for Atletico Madrid, giving them a two‑goal advantage in their Champions League match.

Alexander Sørloth scored a hat‑trick for Atletico Madrid, converting a short‑corner cross from Matteo Ruggeri and a quick one‑two with Marcos Llorente before finishing a low cross from Ademola Lookman. The goals gave the Spanish side a two‑goal advantage and a place in the last‑16 draw against either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur.

The hat‑trick came after a well‑timed corner routine and a clever pass from Llorente, with Griezmann acting as a wall for Lookman. Atletico now look set to face a top Premier League club in the next round.