Atletico Madrid bounced back to winning ways in La Liga with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Espanyol, thanks to a brace from Alexander Sorloth and a goal from Ademola Lookman. The win sees them open up a six-point lead over Real Betis in fifth, although they're now 12 points off leaders Real Madrid, who lost 2-1 at Osasuna.
Lookman, who plays for Nigeria, grabbed the third goal, adding to his recent impressive form. Espanyol had taken an early lead through Jofre, but Atletico dominated the rest of the match, with Sorloth leveling the game and Giuliano Simeone netting the second.
Atletico's next challenge is a crucial Champions League play-off second leg clash against Club Brugge on Tuesday, following a 3-3 first-leg draw in Belgium.
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