ALEXANDER SORLOTH NEWS

Scores off bench again Sorloth scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Sorloth made a strong impact off the bench again after scoring just 10 minutes after entering in the 60th minute of Sunday's match against Barcelona. His goal appeared to secure a victory by giving his team a two-goal lead. However, he could not do much as his side suffered a stunning comeback in the final stretch. The Norwegian will look to contribute again against Espanyol after returning from international duty with Norway.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Two late goals as Barcelona rallies to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2

Atletico Madrid relinquished a two-goal lead in its 4-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league in another setback for the club after it was eliminated by Real Madrid in the Champi...

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Barcelona up next, Atletico has little time to recover from CL exit to Madrid

Atletico Madrid doesn’t have much time to linger on its painful Champions League exit against Real Madrid

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores off bench Sorloth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.

Impact Sorloth notched his 10th goal of the season as he opened up the scoring in the 75th minute with a penalty kick. He is now up to 12 goal contributions in La Liga despite starting only nine games.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé and Vinícius score as Real Madrid joins Barcelona at top of the Spanish league

Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored goals in a five-minute span in the first half and Real Madrid held on to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 and move level on points with Barcelona at...

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores equalizer off bench Sorloth scored a goal off two shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Sorloth was brought as part of a triple substitution in the 78th minute and ended up as the hero for Atleti as he used a powerful one-timed finish after picking up a long pass to draw things level at 1-1 roughly three minutes after he took the pitch. This was the first goal since the calendar flipped to 2025 for the striker, who will hope to get more significant playing time during upcoming matches.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Sorloth (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Sorloth is returning as expected Saturday, finding a spot on the bench to face Villarreal. He will probably continue in a rotational role moving forward and see most of his time off the bench, only starting in nine of his 23 appearances this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Villarreal Sorloth (strain) will be available for Saturday's game against Villarreal, Jesus Colino of Diario AS reports.

Impact Sorloth missed two matches for Atletico Madrid, but he'll be an option off the bench to face his former team Saturday. The Norwegian striker has eight goals across 18 appearances (seven starts) in LaLiga this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Could return vs. Villarreal Sorloth (strain) was spotted in training Thursday and could be available to face Villarreal on Saturday, Jesus Colino of Diario AS reports.

Impact Sorloth has missed Atletico's last two matches due to the injury, but he seems to be trending toward a return over the weekend. Even if he's available, he shouldn't play a significant role in fantasy since he operates as a backup behind the striker duo of Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train, out Tuesday Sorloth (strain) is out for Tuesday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Diego Simone.

Impact Sorloth will miss out yet again, as the forward has yet to train following his strain. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, as he has only started in nine of his 23 appearances this season. He will hope for a return soon, but that is still up in the air, with the club taking the field on Saturday to face Villarreal next.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains muscular injury Sorloth suffered an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's match against Elche in the Copa del Rey and will be out for the time being.

Impact Even though Atletico Madrid didn't disclose the full extent of the injury, the Norwegian striker was subbed off during halftime of the Copa del Rey match and won't be available for the time being. His absence won't be much of a huge issue, though, as he hasn't been starting in an attacking line led by Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Saturday Sorloth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Sorloth finished a counterattack that led to his team's last-minute winner against the Blaugranas. His eight goals are now the highest total on the squad, and even more outstanding is his scoring frequency of 97 minutes per goal, as he usually does a great job off the bench. Other than that, Sorloth has provided two assists in 18 league appearances in the current campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in victory Sorloth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Getafe.

Impact Sorloth subbed on for Samuel Lino at the beginning of the second half and made the score sheet through a header in the 69th minute of Sunday's match. Additionally, Sorloth won six of his 10 individual duels and was fouled twice in a solid effort. The goal raised his total to seven after 17 league games played (seven starts) this season, with 86 percent of that production coming in the most recent two-month span. He'll continue to push for more time on the pitch at the expense of either Lino or Julian Alvarez.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal off bench Sorloth scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Sorloth logged in a goal off the bench while playing the entire second half on Sunday. He's been a valuable option off the bench for the side, scoring five goals with two assists in 14 appearances, seven of them coming as starts. He is also recorded 3.8 shots per 90 minutes of play in his first campaign in Madrid.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Sorloth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Sorloth entered the fray for the final 25 minutes of play Sunday and iced the match with Atletico's second goal in their 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. After scoring 23 goals as the focal point for the Villarreal attack during the 2023/2024 La Liga season, Sorloth finds himself in a rotational role behind Antione Griezmann and Julian Alvarez in the Atleti pecking order. The veteran striker has made 12 La Liga appearances (seven starts), scoring four goals and assisting twice over those appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace vs. Leganes Sorloth scored two goals to go with seven shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Leganes.

Impact Sorloth scored the equalizer in the 69th minute with a clever backheel following an assist from Axel Witsel, and the towering striker doubled his tally in stoppage time with another finish from close range, this time after a touch from Julian Alvarez. The goals weren't pretty, but the effectiveness can't be ruled out. Sorloth is up to three goals and two assists across 10 appearances (seven starts) in league play this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist Sunday Sorloth assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sorloth bagged an assist Sunday, finding Conor Gallagher in the 49th minute for the equalizing goal of the match. This marks his third goal contribution of the season, now having earned a goal and two assists. He continues to see rotational time in the starting XI, starting in four of his seven appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Sorloth assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Athletic.

Impact Sorloth has gained another goal contribution after earning a goal in his debut with the club, as he assisted on Angel Correa's 92nd match-winner. This would come after he appeared off the bench, only seeing 20 minutes as a substitute. That said, he hopes to return to the starting XI next match, although he may be left out and moved to more of a rotational role due to newly signed Julian Alvarez.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in draw Sorloth recorded four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact After playing as a sub in the last game, Sorloth was back in the starting lineup for the second time in three games. He gave a solid effort with a season-high four shots and two on target, before subbing out in the 73rd minute. He also recorded his first chance created of the season, accounting for a total of three in the game, which ties his second-highest total from last season.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in debut Sorloth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Sorloth did not take long to make an impact with his new club, as his 45th-minute goal would equalize the game and eventually force a draw in a match they were losing. However, he was quiet throughout the rest of the match, only notching one shot and one tackle. He started the match, playing 45 minutes, and is likely to remain in that role moving forward as he will look to best his 23 goals from last season.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Atletico Madrid Sorloth has completed a transfer to Atletico Madrid from Villarreal, according to his former club.

Impact Sorloth is coming off his career-best season, likely leading to his transfer to one of the powerhouses of European football. He started in 30 of his 34 appearances last campaign, notching 23 goals on 78 shots and six assists on 34 chances created, finishing second in the La Liga Golden Boot race. That said, he is likely to hold a significant role with his new club, probably earning a starting spot alongside Antoine Griezmann.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets time in friendly Sorloth (undisclosed) played 45 minutes in Saturday's friendly against Saint-Etienne.

Impact Sorloth appears to be fit for the start of the season, as he featured in a friendly Saturday, clearing him of his undisclosed injury. He started in 30 of his 34 appearances last campaign and notched 23 goals on 78 shots and six assists on 34 chances created, likely to hold the starting role moving into the next season as well.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Sorloth was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Osasuna with an injury.

Impact Sorloth left the match in the 17th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Jose Morales. The forward ends an incredible season with 23 goals and six assists in 34 appearances during his first year with Villarreal.

MAY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Incredible in draw Sorloth scored four goals to go with nine shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Sorloth had his best performance of his career Sunday, recording a double brace, however it was still not enough to take the win. His four goals puts him in sole possession of first place of the golden boot race with just one more game left. With 23 goals, it surpassed his career high by double while also producing four multi-scoring games this campaign.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE