In a battle between two of Spain’s clubs most rich in tradition, in the heat of Seville, it is Atletico Madrid who have struck first.
These two sides finished third and fourth last season and although, the hosts Sevilla have started poorly, both will be hoping to at least repeat that feat again.
A must-watch match from LaLiga and an incredible atmosphere at the Sanchez Pizjuan! 👀🍿
⚪🔴Sevilla v Atletico Madrid 🔴⚪
Watch it LIVE now on Premier Sports 2 and @LaLigaTV 📺 pic.twitter.com/5ffGVZWoMj
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) October 1, 2022
After a first half hour in which Atletico Madrid looked comfortable, Sevilla failed to get to grips with their high pressure. Eventually it paid dividends for Atleti and Llorente.
Amazing goal by Marcos Llorente 🤩 pic.twitter.com/vIEI0AXxlZ
— The Next Wave (@_TheNextWave) October 1, 2022
The ball control and the shot… 😮💨 Incredible goal from Marcos Llorente to give Atletico Madrid the lead over Sevilla!
— Reyi (@Reinaldodcg9) October 1, 2022
That's a lovely finish from Marcos Llorente! 🙌
Atletico Madrid take the lead 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/2dlPHmqQp7
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) October 1, 2022
Llorente's first league goal since the 1st of May 2021
Thats 518 days…. pic.twitter.com/sgJPPb3aKj
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) October 1, 2022
A throw-in on the left side was caught in the Atleti press. Koke ended up with the ball on the edge of the box. He spread it right to Llorente, who finished beautifully into the corner.
Crucially, it was Alex Telles, who had just been substituted on for the injured Karim Rekik, who Llorente beat. It also rewards Koke with an assist on his 554th appearance for Atletico Madrid.
