Although Sevilla is a guest, it is a team that pushes the pitch more and creates many dangerous opportunities. In the 3rd minute, Ivan Rakitic volleyed to find the correct post at Atletico.
Atletico only won 1 of the last 7 encounters with Sevilla. The match was quite balanced and Sevilla had reason to regret missing the opportunity at the beginning of the match.
Angel Correa opened the score for Atletico in the 17th minute, stemming from a messy situation in the penalty area, the No. 10 player quickly reached the corner near the goal, making the goalkeeper Bono unable to stop despite flying all the way.
Kieran Trippier is a major contributor to Correa’s assists to score, helping Atletico relieve the pressure.
Kieran Trippier found inspiration to play with Atletico, an English player who constantly has sharp balls on the right wing.
Saul Niguez remains at the center of Atletico’s attack lines, he together with Koke and Llorente form a solid framework for Rojiblancos in the midfield.
Atletico played excitedly after leading the table, they played a defensive counterattack that definitely made Sevilla really deadlock.
In the 78th minute, Saul Niguez set a 2-0 victory for Atletico with a decisive shot close to the 16.5 m line, from Marcos Llorente’s assists.
Victory over Sevilla helped Atletico continue to lead La Liga with 41 points, 4 points ahead of Real Madrid and 7 points Barcelona. Coach Simeone’s army is sure to be crowned champion in the first leg and at the end of the season for the first time since 2014.
