In a stunning display of offensive prowess, Atlético Madrid overwhelmed Real Sociedad with a resounding 4-0 victory during their La Liga Matchday 35 clash at the Wanda Metropolitano on May 10, 2025. The star of the match was undoubtedly Alexander Sørloth, who etched his name into the record books by scoring four goals, including the fastest hat-trick in La Liga history.
Sørloth opened the scoring just seven minutes into the match, expertly volleying home from a deep cross delivered by Pablo Barrios. This early goal set the tone for a dominant performance by the home side. Just three minutes later, the Swedish striker found the back of the net again, this time from the edge of the box, showcasing his precision and attacking instinct.
In a remarkable feat, Sørloth completed his hat-trick in the 11th minute, firing into the roof of the net after Real Sociedad struggled to clear another dangerous cross from the right. This hat-trick marked the earliest recorded in the history of the Spanish top flight, achieved in just 11 minutes. Fans at the Wanda Metropolitano were left in awe as Sørloth added his fourth goal in the 30th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack with a well-placed shot from a lay-off by Javi Galan.
Despite his efforts, Sørloth was denied a fifth goal shortly after the restart when his fierce volley struck the crossbar. Substitute Ángel Correa also came close to adding to the scoreline, but his attempt was thwarted by Real Sociedad's goalkeeper, Alex Remiro, in stoppage time. While Atlético Madrid celebrated their commanding victory, the visitors were left to reflect on a disappointing performance.
Statistically, the match heavily favored Atlético Madrid, who dominated possession with 61% and managed 13 total shots, seven of which were on target. In stark contrast, Real Sociedad struggled to create opportunities, managing just one shot on target throughout the match. The home side's passing accuracy was impressive as well, completing 862 passes with a remarkable 91% success rate.
This victory extended Atlético Madrid's unbeaten home streak against Real Sociedad to 12 matches, with 10 of those resulting in victories. In contrast, Real Sociedad's struggles continued, as they now find themselves without a win in five matches and have failed to score in their last three outings.
For Sørloth, this match marked his second time scoring four goals in a La Liga match, having previously achieved the feat during a thrilling 4-4 draw with Real Madrid while playing for Villarreal last season. With this performance, he has now netted 13 times in just 16 home games this La Liga season, the highest tally by an Atlético player since Luis Suárez recorded 14 goals in the 2020-21 season.
As the final whistle blew, the atmosphere at the Wanda Metropolitano was electric. The fans erupted in cheers, celebrating not only the victory but also the historic achievement of their star striker. With this commanding win, Atlético Madrid solidified their position in the league standings, while Real Sociedad will need to regroup and find solutions to their ongoing struggles.
In the post-match press conference, Atlético Madrid's coach praised Sørloth's performance, stating, "What he did today was extraordinary. He showed not only his finishing ability but also his understanding of the game. We are thrilled to have him as part of our squad." The coach's words echoed the sentiments of the fans, who are eagerly looking forward to seeing what the rest of the season holds for their team.
As the La Liga season continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Alexander Sørloth has firmly established himself as a key player for Atlético Madrid, and his record-breaking performance will be remembered for years to come.
