Overview

• Atlético trailed 2-1 in the 78th minute before Álvarez scored in the 80th and 88th minutes after his 15th-minute opener to complete the turnaround.
• Álvarez ended a six-match scoreless run with his first hat-trick of the season to secure the club’s second league win.
• The victory moves Atlético to 8th place on nine points ahead of a home derby against unbeaten leaders Real Madrid.
• Underlying problems remain as Atlético have struggled to convert chances, shown fragility on set pieces, and failed to protect leads despite scoring first in all six league matches.
• Diego Simeone remains under scrutiny with public backing from CEO Miguel Ángel Gil, who set third place as a minimum target, while a UEFA disciplinary process follows the coach’s red card at Liverpool.