Overview
- Alexander Sörloth scored all four goals in Atlético Madrid's 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad, securing third place in LaLiga and Champions League qualification.
- He set a new record for the earliest hat-trick in LaLiga history, scoring in the 7th, 10th, and 11th minutes, surpassing Mundo’s 1941 record.
- Sörloth also broke the record for the fastest hat-trick, achieving it in just 3 minutes and 57 seconds, beating Kevin Gameiro’s 2016/17 mark.
- The 29-year-old striker capitalized on a rare start due to Julián Alvarez’s suspension, bringing his season tally to 17 league goals, ranking fourth in the scoring charts.
- This performance marks a career resurgence for Sörloth, who previously struggled at RB Leipzig and played on loan at Real Sociedad.