Sorloth: The Mattress Makers' Scourge of Barcelona
Alexander Sorloth has established himself as a real nightmare for Barcelona’s defense. The Norwegian striker of Atlético de Madrid has shown a remarkable ability to score goals against the Blaugrana team, accumulating five consecutive games piercing their net, regardless of the team he plays for.
This streak began on May 20, 2023, when Sorloth, defending the colors of Real Sociedad, contributed with a goal and an assist in his team’s victory at the Camp Nou. The story continued last season, while playing for Villarreal.
In both league matches against Barcelona, Sorloth left his scoring mark, in addition to providing two assists in Villarreal’s triumph in Catalan territory. These three consecutive games scoring made him one of the biggest threats to the Culés.
Already wearing the Atlético de Madrid shirt, Sorloth has not lost his scoring instinct against Barcelona. In the league match, his goal certified Simeone’s first away victory in Barcelona, a goal that is already part of the mattress makers’ history.
After resisting Barcelona’s pressure throughout the match, a lethal counterattack culminated by Sorloth gave Atlético the winter title. Weeks later, in the Copa del Rey, his goal in added time equalized the tie, leaving everything to be decided at the Metropolitano. Now, with La Liga at stake, Sorloth presents himself as a key figure for Atlético against a rival that considers him his greatest nemesis.
