Atlético Madrid - Sevilla talking points: Reinildo returns as Llorente grabs the winner
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Marcos Llorente scored the winning goal early in the second half. Atlético Madrid wrapped up 2023 with a victory at the Estadio CÃvitas Metropolitano as fans donned their red and white Santa Claus hats. Sevilla, led by former Atlético coach Quique Sánchez Flores and featuring a certain Sergio Ramos, were beaten 1-0 in a postponed match which was originally due to be played in September.
The winning goal came from Marcos Llorente just seconds into the second half, following his introduction at half-time. However, a straight red card for Çaglar Söyüncü meant that Atleti were left clinging on with 10 men, just as they were on Tuesday night.
Here are four talking points from the game. 1. Marcos Llorente is in excellent form
Nahuel Molina was given the nod to start at right-wing-back in this game, but following a mixed first-half display, he was substituted for Llorente. It only took the Spaniard 50 seconds to give his team the lead with a trademark goal, scored in his usual style.
Koke?s impressive pass fed in Llorente, who broke away with pace and stamina. He then reacted quickest to a woeful attempted clearance from Ramos, to see the ball bobble over the line and give the home side its needed lead.
2 - @marcosllorente has been involved in each of @atletienglish's last two goals ?? in @LaLigaEn (1G 1A), as many as in the Red & Whites' previous 28 goals in the competition (1G 1A). Revul...
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