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– Dutch striker Memphis Depay shone in his first start for Atletico Madrid as he scored twice in a 6-1 thrashing of Sevilla, who were reduced to 10 men late on, in LaLiga on Saturday.
– Substitute Alvaro Morata also bagged a brace as Atletico seized the opportunity to go third after Real Sociedad drew at home 0-0 against lowly Cadiz on Friday, leapfrogging the Basque side in the standings and climbing to 45 points.
– “La Real” are now fourth on 44 points, while holders Real Madrid are second on 52 points, seven behind leaders Barcelona on 59 points, both with a game in hand.
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– Winless in their last three games, Sevilla are 16th on 25 points, only one point clear of the relegation zone.
– Depay gave Atletico a two-goal lead with strikes in the 23th and 26th minutes, before Youssef En Nesyri hit back for Sevilla from close-range in the 39th.
– Antoine Griezmann extended Atletico’s advantage after the break with a brilliant shot from range.
– Yannick Carrasco in the 69th minute and substitute Morata in the 76th and 92nd minutes delivered the final blows to a sorry Sevilla, who had Papa Alassane Gueye sent off in the 81st minute after receiving his second yellow card of the match.
FT: #AtletiSevillaFC 6-1
A stellar showing from @Simeone's men on his record-breaking day!! ❤️🤍
Los Colchoneros move back into third place…#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/ibLH2tkAef
— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) March 4, 2023
