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La Liga's own Erling Haaland! Jan Oblak backs Norwegian scoring sensation Alexander Sorloth to fire Atletico Madrid to Spanish title after Barcelona win

<p>The Norwegian striker fired home the last-gasp winner to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-atletico-madrid-fermin-lopez-marc-casado-pedri/blt30b84af7bcf2cc08" target="_blank">leave the Barcelona players stricken on the turf</a> and three points behind Atletico in the title race. Sorloth moved to the Spanish capital after his goalscoring feats last season at Villarreal caught the eye of Diego Simeone and is starting to repay some of the faith the club showed in him. He has scored eight goals and registered two assists in eighteen games and his goalkeeper is tipping him to catch fire in the second half of the season and potentially replicate the scoring numbers of his compatriot Erling Haaland at Manchester City.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After the game, <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/laliga-ea-sports/barcelona-atletico/2024/12/21/01_0101_20241221_178_175-directo.html" target="_blank">Oblak said to <em>Marca</em></a>: "At 1-0 we resisted, and in the last minute, Sorloth gave us victory again.</p><p>“Sorloth was needed to come on, to get the win here. It’s not easy to come on and do that. When he comes in, he always does his job. He’s the striker we need, who scores goals.”</p>

WHAT OBLAK SAID

<p>Sorloth's goal ensured Atletico earned their first win away to Barcelona for almost 19 years. The club also extended their impressive form to 12 consecutive wins in all competitions to climb to the top of the summit. After the game, Oblak could not hide his relief at finally winning away at the Catalan giants. <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/laliga-ea-sports/barcelona-atletico/2024/12/21/01_0101_20241221_178_175-directo.html" target="_blank">He said</a>: "Since I’ve been at Atletico, I’ve never won here. We’ve finally done it! A difficult game, but three points. Let’s continue in this vein."</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Atletico enter 2025 on top of the table and will have a home game against Osasuna on 12 January when they return to La Liga action after the winter break. Before they continue their title charge, however, they must contend with Marbella in the Copa del Rey in a fortnight's time. Oblak and Sorloth will be desperate to maintain their good form as they eye a potential treble.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ATLETICO?

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Jan Oblak has thrown support behind Atletico Madrid&apos;s match winner against Barcelona Alexander Sorloth to fire the club to the La Liga title.

La Liga&apos;s own Erling Haaland! Jan Oblak backs Norwegian scoring sensation Alexander Sorloth to fire Atletico Madrid to Spanish title after Barcelona win