Sorloth: Atlético's Barcelona Nightmare
Alexander Sorloth is emerging as a key threat to Barcelona. The Norwegian striker, affectionately known as ‘Sicario’ by Simeone, has proven to be a real headache for the Catalan side, accumulating five goals in seven games since arriving in Spain.
These goals are not just numbers, but decisive moments that have tipped the scales in crucial duels. Sorloth has scored important goals against Barcelona playing for Real Sociedad and Villarreal, and has continued his streak with Atlético de Madrid.
His goals, often in the final minutes, have left an indelible mark, such as the winning goal in Montjuïc (1-2) in December and the equalizing goal at the last gasp in the Copa. His ability to appear in key moments makes him a valuable weapon for Cholo.
Simeone, aware of Sorloth’s impact, could include him in the starting eleven, seeking to take advantage of his goalscoring instinct and his ability to destabilize the Blaugrana defense. Sorloth’s presence on the field not only represents a constant threat to the rival goal, but also instills confidence and determination in the Rojiblanco team, ready to face a new challenge with their particular ‘bogeyman’.
