When Barcelona management pushed Luis Suarez out of the club after a wild 195 goals and 111 assists, the Uruguayan goal machine contacted one of Barca’s biggest rivals. It ended with the signing of Atletico Madrid in 2020, his debut season with 21 La Liga goals and the league title. Suarez’s two-season stint at Atletico is fondly remembered by the fans. Now, however, the Atleti supporters have got a striker who surpasses Suarez himself – and he is Norwegian!
On Saturday, Sørloth was again in the lead role with two goals in the 4-2 win against Espanyol. Forgotten is a period of goal drought and criticism earlier this season. Now Sørloth is referred to as the king of the air, and one of the crucial pieces in Diego Simeone’s attacking line at Atletico.
Marca highlights the Norwegian’s raw ability to turn games around. Against Saturday’s opponent, Sørloth scored the 1-1 equaliser that got Atletico back in the driver’s seat, before he headed in Atletico’s fourth goal twenty minutes before the end.
El Desmarque highlights Sørloth’s consistent goal delivery, while superstar Julian Alvarez struggles with goal drought in La Liga: “The stats that put Julian sAlavrez in the shadows”
El Pais highlights Sørloth as the driving force behind the turnaround after Espanyol’s shock opening with a goal after five minutes: “Sørloth contributes with will and goal”
Cadera Ser uses comparisons with Luis Suarez himself to illustrate the goalscoring flair Sørloth has had in the minutes on the match arena. “Sørloth surpasses Luis Suarez’s goal record at Atetlico Madrid”, with 36 goals in fewer minutes than the Uruguayan striker legend.
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