Sorloth: The Colchonero Talisman Against Barcelona
Alexander Sorloth has become a real headache for Barcelona. The Norwegian striker has proven to be a key player in clashes against the Blaugrana, accumulating five consecutive games scoring goals, regardless of the team he plays for.
The story began in May 2023, when Sorloth, playing for Real Sociedad, contributed with a goal and an assist to his team’s victory at the Camp Nou.
The following season, already with Villarreal, he continued his goalscoring streak, scoring in both the first and second leg against Barcelona, and even providing two assists in his team’s victory in Culé territory.
His arrival at Atlético de Madrid only confirmed his goalscoring idyll against Barcelona. Sorloth secured Simeone’s first away win in Barcelona with a goal that is already part of Colchonero history.
After enduring 90 minutes of Barcelona’s siege, a perfect counter-attack finished by the Norwegian secured the winter championship for Atlético. Moreover, weeks later, in a Copa del Rey match, he scored again in added time, tying the tie and leaving everything to be decided at the Metropolitano. With the league title at stake, Sorloth’s presence is shaping up to be fundamental, becoming Barcelona’s main public enemy.
