Atletico Madrid 1-0 Sevilla (Dec 23, 2023) Game Analysis

Marcos Llorente’s second-half purpose earned Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday because the hosts reclaimed third spot in LaLiga.

Diego Simeone’s aspect are stage with fourth-placed Barcelona on 38 factors and 7 behind leaders Real Madrid.

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Atletico took the lead straight after halftime when substitute Llorente’s cross was blocked however he capitalised on Sergio Ramos’s rebound to fireplace residence from shut vary.

Llorente got here near including a second with a header that hit the highest of the web and a shot saved by Sevilla keeper Marko Dmitrovic.

As of their final match, Atletico have been diminished to 10 males within the seventieth minute when defender Caglar Soyuncu, who had solely been on the pitch for 4 minutes, was proven a pink card for a sort out on Lucas Ocampos.

Atletico subsequent play second-placed Girona.