Sørloths cuts through Oviedo: Atletico Madrid's clinical execution in La Liga showdown

Average Futmetrix Score: 40/100. The intensity unleashed by Atletico Madrid against a desperate Oviedo exposes the chasm between title contenders and relegation fighters.

Sørloths executes with surgical precision

Alexander Sørloths showed no mercy. The Atletico striker unleashed havoc at the Metropolitano with a lethal brace: first in the 16th minute, perfectly assisted by Dávid Hancko, then in the 26th with a ruthless finish. Two goals in ten minutes. Two strikes that obliterated any Oviedo hope. With an 8.6 rating, Sørloths continues his unstoppable campaign.

The balance never materialized

Atletico Madrid bombarded with 14 total shots, eight of them on target. Possession at 52% felt almost luxurious given their dominance. Oviedo barely mustered a genuine threat: just one shot on target from 12 attempts. It was a monologue from the Colchoneros, an exhibition of superiority that left the visitors as powerless spectators.

The stakes: worlds apart

This victory cements Atletico Madrid in fourth place with 31 points following five consecutive wins. Simeone's side is breathing Champions League air. Meanwhile, Oviedo sinks deeper into the relegation zone with just 9 points. Dani Calvo, introduced from the bench for the visitors, was Oviedo's standout performer (7.7 rating), yet even his defensive grit couldn't stem the rojiblanco tide. The 22-point gap between these teams isn't a statistic—it's a chasm of destinies.