La Liga: Baena Scores Twice, Lee Kang-in Assists as Atletico Madrid Beat Sevilla 3-1 to Stay Top

At 3:30 a.m. Beijing time on August 30, 2026, the third round of the 2026/27 La Liga season took place at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, with Sevilla (5th before the match) hosting Atletico Madrid (1st before the match). In the first half, Atletico built an early advantage through Baena's brace and Lukman's goal. In the second half, Sevilla pulled one back through Sila, but could not change the outcome. Atletico Madrid eventually won 3-1 away against Sevilla and continued to lead the standings.

[Match Process]

In the 4th minute, Atletico scored quickly. Baena finished a shot after receiving Lee Kang-in's assist, giving Atletico Madrid a 1-0 lead.

In the 6th minute, Sevilla's Ure, Robbie fired a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.

In the 23rd minute, Sevilla defender Salas attempted a long-range effort, but the ball went off target.

In the 26th minute, Atletico extended their lead. Lukman scored with a low shot after Pablo's excellent pass, making it 2-0.

In the 33rd minute, Baena scored again to complete his brace, putting Atletico Madrid 3-0 ahead.

In the 39th minute, Sevilla's Sila hit the woodwork with two consecutive shots and missed good opportunities.

At halftime, Sevilla trailed Atletico Madrid 0-3.

In the 55th minute, Sevilla made two substitutions, bringing on Chedra Yuke and Giorgi Kochlashvili.

In the 66th minute, Atletico made two changes, with Gimenez and Ortiz Arnau coming on as substitutes. In the same minute, Sevilla's Sila scored with a low shot after an assist from Ure, Robbie, pulling one back to make it 1-3.

In the 68th minute, Sevilla replaced Castellano with Isaac.

In the 72nd minute, Atletico replaced Lee Kang-in with Koke.

In the 80th minute, Sevilla made another substitution, with Gonzalez Martinez Alfonso replacing Sila.

In the 85th minute, Atletico brought on Cardoso Johnny and Rodrigo Mendoza Martinez Moya for Morton Hjulmand and Baena respectively.

During stoppage time, both sides had corner and shooting opportunities, but neither could change the score again.

The match ended with Atletico Madrid defeating Sevilla 3-1.

[Lineups]

Sevilla: 1-Odysseas Vlachodimos, 2-Iglesias Sanchez, 3-Julio Diaz (55' 21-Chedra Yuke), 4-Salas, 5-Gallo, 6-Agoume, 9-Ure, Robbie, 10-Castellano (68' 16-Isaac), 17-Suazo Gabriel, 18-Joe Gulidi (55' 8-Giorgi Kochlashvili), 30-Sila (80' 7-Gonzalez Martinez Alfonso)

Atletico Madrid: 13-Oblak, 7-Lee Kang-in (72' 6-Koke), 8-Pablo, 10-Baena (85' 4-Rodrigo Mendoza Martinez Moya), 11-Ademola Lookman (66' 16-Ortiz Arnau), 14-Llorente (66' 2-Gimenez), 17-Hancko, 18-Puivell, 20-Giuliano Simeone, 22-Alex Grimaldo, 23-Morton Hjulmand (85' 5-Cardoso Johnny)