Atlético: The Agonizing Goal, A Trademark
Atleti never stops fighting! The recent triumph against Sevilla at the Sánchez Pizjuán, sealed with a goal by Pablo Barrios in the 93rd minute, is yet another example of the team’s indomitable spirit.
This goal, added to Julián Alvarez’s, gave Atlético the victory and reaffirms a trend that is already a registered trademark of the club: that of not giving up until the last second.
Let’s remember that already in the first round, Sevilla suffered Atleti’s claw at the Metropolitano, with a goal by Griezmann that culminated an epic comeback. The last time the Colchoneros had scored in stoppage time was with a goal from Sorloth.
Barrios joins a list of Rojiblancos players who have celebrated decisive goals in added time, a list that includes Koke, Correa, Julián Alvarez, Giménez, Sorloth, De Paul and Griezmann. Sorloth and Julián Alvarez are the ones who have seen the goal most often in stoppage time (four each).
In total, Atlético de Madrid has achieved the impressive figure of 16 goals in stoppage time, a statistic that places it as the absolute leader in the major European leagues. This persistence and unwavering faith allow the team to continue dreaming of fighting for LaLiga. This Atleti has a huge heart!
