Alexander Sørloth etched his name into LaLiga folklore on Saturday, demolishing Real Sociedad single-handedly with an historic four-goal masterclass that left the Metropolitano Stadium in disbelief.
Three Goals in 240 Seconds!
The Norwegian marksman didn’t just score a hat-trick—he netted the fastest treble in LaLiga’s 95-year history, needing just 11 breathtaking minutes to complete the feat.
Atlético’s towering striker began his rampage in the 7th minute, latching onto Pablo Barrios’ pinpoint long pass to break the deadlock. Just 180 seconds later, Sørloth doubled the advantage with a clinical strike from the edge of the box that nestled perfectly into the bottom corner.
Most strikers would have been content with this rapid-fire double, but the 29-year-old was only getting started. A mere 60 seconds later, he completed his historic hat-trick with an emphatic close-range finish into the roof of the net—smashing a record that had stood since 1941 when Edmundo Suarez scored three in 15 minutes.
The Goal Machine Keeps Going
Not satisfied with making history, Sørloth continued his one-man demolition job by adding a fourth on the half-hour mark. Receiving the ball from Javi Galán on the edge of the box, he showed remarkable composure to control before slotting home with the confidence of a striker in the form of his life.
The woodwork denied him an unprecedented fifth goal early in the second half when his effort from near the penalty spot crashed against the crossbar, sparing Real Sociedad further humiliation.
Outscoring His Superstar Teammate
This sensational haul takes Sørloth to 17 LaLiga goals for the season, leapfrogging suspended teammate Julián Álvarez (15) as Atlético’s leading marksman. For those keeping score, he’s now netted eight goals in his last five matches.
This wasn’t even the first poker of Sørloth’s career—he previously scored four against Real Madrid last May for Villarreal in an epic 4-4 draw, though on that occasion it took him a comparatively glacial 56 minutes.
Champions League Secured
The emphatic victory solidifies Atlético’s grip on third place with 70 points, keeping them nine behind leaders Barcelona and five adrift of Real Madrid, who face off in what could be a title-deciding El Clásico on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad’s miserable run continues—now winless in five league matches and goalless in their last three. The Basque side remain stuck in 12th with 43 points, their European ambitions fading rapidly.
For Atlético fans disappointed by last weekend’s goalless draw at struggling Alavés, Sørloth’s historic performance provided the perfect tonic—and a tantalising glimpse of what might have been had their title challenge not faltered earlier in the season.
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