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Atletico Madrid's Sørloth nets hat‑trick in 3‑0 win

Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sørloth completed a hat‑trick in a 3‑0 win, giving the Spanish side a two‑goal advantage in the Champions League playoff.

Atletico Madrid opened the scoring with a confident side‑foot finish from Alexander Sørloth, who later added two more goals to secure a 3‑0 victory. The hat‑trick gave the Spanish club a two‑goal cushion heading into the second leg.

With the win, Atletico now faces a potential draw against either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the last‑16 round.