Into the top four: Atlético Madrid rediscover their winning touch at the expense of Real Sociedad
Atlético Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad, moving into the top four of the La Liga standings. Late goals from Alejandro Grimaldo, Jonathan David, and Giuliano Simeone sealed the win after a tight match.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the standings in one of the world's most-watched professional football leagues.
Into the top four: Atlético Madrid rediscover their winning touch at the expense of Sociedad Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Real Sociedad Atletico Madrid LaLiga Spain Atlético Madrid rediscovered their winning touch with a 3-0 victory at Real Sociedad today, Sunday, in the fifth round of the Spanish league.
Diego Simeone's men had been thumped 3-0 by Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, then edged out 2-1 by Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Today they got back on track.
Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 84th minute. Jonathan David added a second in the 90th, before Giuliano Simeone rounded things off in the 90+5.
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