Sorloth Brace Fires Atletico Past Oviedo in Comfortable Home Victory

Atletico Madrid made light work of Real Oviedo on Saturday night, strolling to a composed 2-0 victory at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano thanks to a clinical first-half brace from Alexander Sorloth. In a match defined by Atletico’s control and Oviedo’s struggle to settle, Diego Simeone’s men wrapped up the contest early and managed it with trademark discipline.

The tone was set inside the opening quarter hour. Atletico applied measured pressure, shifting possession from flank to flank, waiting for the breakthrough. It arrived in the 16th minute courtesy of a well-worked move. David Hancko found space on the left and slid a sharp ball into the danger zone. Sorloth reacted faster than everyone else, pouncing from close range and driving a right-footed finish into the roof of the net. Atletico 1-0, and the Metropolitano erupted.

Oviedo tried to regroup, but their resistance lasted just 10 minutes. In the 26th minute, Atletico cemented their grip on proceedings. A loose ball inside the six-yard area found Sorloth lurking in a pocket of space. The Norwegian took full advantage, whipping a left-footed effort high into the centre of the goal for his second of the night. Two chances, two goals the kind of ruthless efficiency Simeone demands.

That double strike drained the tension from the contest. Atletico slowed the tempo, keeping Oviedo at arm’s length while probing for openings without overcommitting. The visitors struggled to stitch meaningful attacks together and rarely threatened Jan Oblak’s goal. Their few advances were quickly smothered by a well-drilled Atletico backline.

The second half offered little change in rhythm. Atletico managed possession with maturity, denying Oviedo the space or momentum to spark a late comeback. With the job already done and the scoreboard unmoved, the hosts simply saw out the match with calm assurance—another clean sheet, another set of three points secured with minimal fuss.

Sorloth walked off the pitch the undeniable star of the night, his brace decided the game before it had a chance to truly ignite. Atletico’s 2-0 win keeps their LaLiga momentum intact and reinforces their strong form at home.

For Oviedo, it was a reminder of the step up required to trouble the league’s elite. For Atletico, it was business handled swiftly and professionally.