Atlético Madrid secures victory over Sevilla despite Álvarez absence
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Atlético Madrid earned a 3-1 victory against Sevilla in LaLiga on August 29, 2026. Álex Baena scored twice and Ademola Lookman added another as Atlético led 3-0 at halftime. Despite Miguel Sierra's consolation goal for Sevilla in the second half, the hosts suffered their first loss of the season. Julián Álvarez was absent from the match, not on the bench due to a personal process, according to coach Diego Simeone. Atlético maintains an unbeaten start to the season with seven points from three matches.
- •Atlético Madrid leads 3-0 at halftime against Sevilla.
- •Álex Baena scores twice; Lookman adds another goal.
- •Miguel Sierra scores for Sevilla but it's a consolation.
- •Álvarez misses the match amid ongoing transfer rumors.
- •Atlético remains unbeaten with seven points from three matches.
- 11:22 PMESPN Soccer — Álvarez-less Atlético cruise to win over Sevilla
"Julián Álvarez was not even on the bench as Atlético Madrid strolled to victory in Seville.
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