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Sørloth Goalless as Atlético Edge Oviedo

Alexander Sørloth failed to find the net as Atlético Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Oviedo thanks to a late goal from Julian Alvarez.

Atlético Madrid traveled to face bottom-placed Real Oviedo in La Liga's 26th round, with Sørloth starting despite his recent goal-scoring form. The Norwegian striker had a disappointing performance, though, and was substituted after 60 minutes for Antoine Griezmann. The match was largely chanceless until the third minute of injury time when Alvarez struck the decisive goal. Atlético remains third in the standings, 15 points behind league leaders Barcelona.