Lucas Ocampos’s strike in the last minute of the match gave Sevilla’s second 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid champions in Laliga on Saturday.
In a passionate match between the two sides trying to stay with Real Madrid league leaders, Sevilla came out above.
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡.
# SevilafCatleti https://t.co/ba669cnlyh- Sevilla FC (@Sevilafc_EG) 1639864706000they now has 37 points, placing them five behind a real, while Atleti fell to fifth place at 29 points, jumping over Rayo Vallecano’s clothing, which defeated Alaves 2 -0 early on that day and remained unbeaten at home this season.
Ivan Rakitik gave Sevilla’s initial advantage in the first half with an extraordinary remote attack that could be a competitor for the purpose of the season.
Felipe equalized from the corner, set the leap time perfectly and hit his header past goalkeeper Sevilla Bono.
What a feeling, what night! 🔥Sweet Dreams, Sevillista! 🌙 https://t.co/qbCMLJ9E8G- Sevilla FC (@SEVILAFC_EG) 1639870507000Buti just before the termination time, Ocampos reacted quickly to destroy the shot after the header Thomas Delaney came out of the crossbar.
“The goal now is to continue to enjoy ourselves.” Rakitic told reporters.
“There are still things to be improved but this victory, against league champions, gives us a lot of strength.
With the fans we have, we want to continue to explore this wave.” This is the first time Atletico manager Diego Simeone has seen his team lose three consecutive league matches since he arrived at the club in 2011.
𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑.
https://t.co/pagFos5ycs- Sevilla FC (@Sevilafc_EG) 1639865122000USUALS known as rock-solid in defense, champion has conceded 20 goals this season in 17 matches.
“It’s time to work in silence and get better,” Simeone said to reporters after the match.
“We experience some difficult times and the results reflect it.
But I believe in my players, I know we will get there together.”