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Atlético de Madrid tops La Liga amid transfer uncertainty

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Atlético de Madrid secured a 3-1 away victory against Sevilla FC at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, a result that moves them to the top of the La Liga table with seven points from three matches. Following a scoreless first half in their previous match against Málaga CF, Atlético displayed an explosive performance, establishing a 3-0 lead by halftime. Álex Baena scored twice, while Ademola Lookman added a third in the 26th minute. Sevilla managed a consolation goal through Miguel Sierra in the 66th minute. The victory comes amid significant squad instability regarding striker Julián Álvarez. The Argentine forward remains absent from the squad and has not trained with the team recently. While Atlético management has denied rumors of a sale to Barcelona, manager Diego Simeone described the striker’s current situation as a “personal process”. As the transfer window nears its close, Sevilla faces mounting pressure regarding squad depth. Manager Luis García Plaza has expressed a need for new signings to remain competitive, following the sale of Oso to RC Strasbourg and ongoing interest in players like Renato Sanches. In the fourth round of La Liga, Atlético de Madrid suffered a 3-0 defeat against Athletic Club at San Mamés. Despite the loss, the match featured the official debut of Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero, who entered in the 59th minute. Additionally, Julián Álvarez returned to competition as a second-half substitute after missing the previous match due to illness, though he did not score.

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