Alexander Sørloth scored as Atlético Madrid won 1-0 over Alavés in La Liga on Sunday.
The 30-year-old has made it a habit to put the ball in the net for Atlético Madrid.
The match-winner against Alavés was his fifth headed goal in La Liga this season. No one has more in the Spanish top division, according to Opta.
Got applause
The goal came just after the break, when Pablo Barrios Rivas eased the ball into the box. Sørloth had time to take action, met the ball perfectly with his head near the penalty mark and thumped it into the goal.
It made him the match winner at home against Alavés for the second consecutive season. Last season, the striker scored 2-1 with his right leg.
After 86 minutes on Sunday, he limped off the pitch to applause from the home crowd.
Getting playing time
Playing time this season for Alexander Sørloth from Trondheim has been sporadic at times, but Sunday’s match was his fourth straight start in the league.
Atlético is in 4th place in La Liga, now on points with Villarreal in 3rd place.
The teams are some way behind the title favorites Barcelona and Real Madrid, but have a solid lead on the teams behind.
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Published
18.01.2026, kl. 19.08
Updated
18.01.2026, kl. 19.15
