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Sørloth hat-trick gives Atlético 2-0 lead vs Mignolet

Alexander Sørloth has scored a hat-trick to put Atlético Madrid 2-0 up against Simon Mignolet in their Champions League playoff second leg.

Sørloth slotted a confident sidefoot past Mignolet to reach three goals, establishing a commanding lead for Diego Simeone's side.

With a two-goal cushion, Atlético are surely in the hat for Friday's last-16 draw, potentially facing Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur.