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Sørloth nets hat‑trick as Atletico secure lead

Alexander Sørloth completed a hat‑trick for Atletico Madrid, giving the Spanish side a two‑goal advantage in the Champions League playoff.

Sørloth opened the scoring with a side‑foot finish from close range after a quick corner routine. He added a second goal from a low cross and capped the hat‑trick with a finish from six yards.

With the two‑goal lead, Atletico will face either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the last‑16 draw.