Atletico Madrid faced Barcelona yesterday, offering Alexander Sorloth the chance to extend his remarkable scoring run against the Catalan side. The Norway international has been an important player for Atletico since his arrival, and even during his time at previous clubs, he consistently caused problems for Barcelona. Although Sorloth is considered a backup striker at Atletico, he has frequently delivered crucial goals in key matches.
Waiting for an Opportunity
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Sorloth began the game on the bench, patiently waiting for his opportunity as the teams were level at 1-1 just after the hour mark. Both sides required a hero in the encounter, with Barcelona seeking a win on home soil. When he entered the pitch, there was anticipation that he might continue his impressive record against the Catalans, having scored in five consecutive league games versus them. His presence was expected to bolster Atletico’s attacking threat and potentially swing the game in their favour.
Scoring Run Comes to an End
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Despite the opportunity, Sorloth was unable to make the impact required, and Barcelona went on to score two additional goals, securing a 3-1 victory. The result was a setback for Atletico, who continue to believe they are contenders for the La Liga title this season. For Sorloth, the match marked the end of his extraordinary scoring run against the Catalans, which had spanned five straight league games. As reported by [NRK](https://www.nrk.no/sport/fotball/), the Norway international will now look to refocus on helping Atletico in upcoming fixtures and reclaiming his goal-scoring form.
While the defeat was disappointing, Sorloth’s past performances against Barcelona underscore his ability to influence high-profile matches. Atletico will hope that he can continue to contribute important goals in the remainder of the season, particularly as they chase silverware both domestically and in European competitions.