Sevilla 1-3 Atlético Madrid: 2026/27 LaLiga Match Recap

Match Summary

LaLiga 2026/27 · Matchday 3 · 29 August 2026 · Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán · Attendance: 38,340

Match Summary

Atlético Madrid made the perfect start when Álex Baena opened the scoring after just four minutes. The summer arrival finished a move created by Kang-in Lee, giving Atlético an early advantage.

The visitors continued to control the game and doubled their lead in the 26th minute. Ademola Lookman fired home after Pablo Barrios supplied the assist, putting Atlético 2-0 ahead.

Baena then completed his brace in the 33rd minute with a long-range strike assisted by Marcos Llorente. Atlético went into half-time three goals ahead and in complete control of the contest.

Sevilla improved after the break and were rewarded in the 66th minute when Miguel Sierra reduced the deficit to 3-1, with Robbie Ure providing the assist. The hosts created more pressure thereafter, but Atlético's defensive organisation prevented a comeback.

Simeone made a series of substitutions during the second half to protect the advantage. Atlético saw out the remaining minutes to secure their first away victory of the 2026/27 league campaign.

Goal Scorers & Assists

Match Statistics

Statistic	Sevilla	Atlético Madrid
Possession	42%	58%
Total shots	20	12
Shots on target	5	5
Shots off target	15	7
Blocked shots	6	4
Expected goals (xG)	0.90	0.93
Touches in opposition box	29	17
Corners	4	2
Passes attempted	371	535
Passes completed	298	460
Pass accuracy	80%	86%
Key passes	17	5
Tackles	12	15
Interceptions	5	12
Fouls	20	16
Yellow cards	2	2
Red cards	0	0
Goalkeeper saves	2	4

Statistical providers differ slightly in their definitions and calculations. The possession, shots, passing, corners, xG and defensive figures above are based primarily on the detailed match data reported by FotMob/Opta and cross-checked against other statistical providers.

First-Half Dominance

The decisive period was the opening 45 minutes. Atlético scored three times before half-time and demonstrated excellent movement between the lines. Baena was particularly influential, combining two goals with dangerous attacking involvement.

Lookman's goal at 26 minutes further exposed Sevilla's defensive problems, while Baena's second strike seven minutes later left the home side with a mountain to climb.

Second-Half Response

Sevilla responded with greater attacking intent after the break. Miguel Sierra's 66th-minute goal gave the home side a lifeline, but Atlético remained disciplined and managed the game effectively.

The visitors' four saves compared with Sevilla's two also reflected Atlético's ability to limit the quality of the home side's finishing despite Sevilla recording more total attempts.

Standout Performer: Álex Baena

Álex Baena was the standout player of the match. The Atlético midfielder scored twice, including the opener after only four minutes, and added constant attacking threat throughout the first half.

His second goal effectively ended Sevilla's hopes of recovering before the interval. Match-data provider FotMob gave Baena a 9.1 rating and identified him as the Player of the Match.

Other Key Performers

Ademola Lookman

Lookman added Atlético's second goal and provided an important outlet in the attacking line. His combination of pace and direct running helped Atlético exploit space behind Sevilla's defence.

Pablo Barrios

Barrios supplied the assist for Lookman's goal and helped Atlético dominate the midfield. He also completed 71 of 80 passes according to detailed match statistics.

Kang-in Lee

Lee Kang-in made a major contribution early in the game by assisting Baena's opening goal. His creativity helped Atlético establish control before Sevilla could settle into the match.

Match Facts

Discipline

The match produced four yellow cards in total. Atlético's Marcos Llorente was booked in first-half stoppage time and Marc Pubill received a yellow card late in the second half. Sevilla's Isaac Romero and Gabriel Suazo were also cautioned. There were no red cards.

Championship Impact

The victory gave Atlético Madrid seven points from their first three LaLiga matches. The result kept Simeone's team unbeaten at the start of the 2026/27 campaign and provided an important away win.

Sevilla entered the match with two victories from their opening two league fixtures but suffered their first defeat of the season. The 3-1 loss ended their perfect start despite a stronger second-half showing.

Conclusion

Atlético Madrid's 3-1 victory was built on an outstanding first-half display. Baena's brace and Lookman's goal put the visitors in command before half-time, while Sevilla's Sierra provided a consolation goal after the break.

The statistics underline Atlético's control: 58% possession, 535 attempted passes and a 3-0 half-time lead. Sevilla finished with more shots, but Atlético were more efficient and defended their advantage effectively to take all three points from the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

Sources

• Official Sevilla FC match preview and club information
• FotMob — detailed match report, events and Opta statistics
• StatMuse — score, goal scorers and team/player statistics
• 365Scores — match report, attendance and key statistics
• FBref — 2026/27 Sevilla schedule and match record
• Mundo Deportivo — match report and goal details

Also Read: LaLiga Matchday 4 Results 2026/27

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