This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. After a negative run of results, with the exception of the victory against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga, defeating Espanyol 4-2 with a comeback in the 25th round. The start was not ideal for Atlético Madrid, as Jofre put Espanyol ahead just six minutes into the match at the Metropolitano. However, Sorloth managed to equalize in the 21st minute, a score that held until halftime. The second half belonged entirely to the colchoneros. Just after the break, in the 49th minute, Giuliano Simeone scored, putting Atlético Madrid in the lead. Ademola Lookman, in the 58th minute, increased the score to 3-1, while Sorloth, with a brace, took the home team to a 4-1 advantage. In the 80th minute, Expósito reduced the deficit for the Catalans. Atlético Madrid now occupies fourth place in La Liga with 48 points, while Espanyol continues to free-fall, sitting in sixth place with 35 points.
Barcelona Copa del Rey remains central to this story.
Barcelona Copa del Rey remains central to this story.
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