Sevilla FC lost 1-3 to Atlético de Madrid on Saturday, 29 August at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Diego Simeone's team overwhelmed the hosts with three goals in the first 33 minutes of play in a match corresponding to LaLiga EA Sports 2026 matchday 3.

The defeat ends Sevilla's perfect start to the season and places them fifth in the table, with six points from a possible nine. Verified data as of 30 August shows Luis García Plaza's team has two wins and one loss, scoring six goals and conceding five. Their next fixture is away to Espanyol on 6 September. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.

How did the match unfold?

Atlético de Madrid came out with overwhelming intensity. Just four minutes had passed when Álex Baena, following a pass from Kang-In Lee, beat Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas. The visitors' dominance was total, and in the 26th minute, Ademola Lookman, the only available first-team forward for Simeone, extended the lead. The final blow came seven minutes later, again from the boot of an inspired Baena, who completed his brace. Sevilla, overwhelmed, barely created danger until a shot from Kike Salas in the 22nd minute, which was their first serious warning.

The second half showed a reaction from the home side. With more pressure and a better attitude, they managed to pull a goal back in the 66th minute thanks to Miguel Sierra. The Sevillian team showed character and came close to scoring a second, with saves from goalkeeper Jan Oblak from shots by Sierra and Guridi. Atlético even had a goal disallowed for offside by Lookman, assisted by Baena himself, and had another great chance around the 70th minute with a header from Pablo Barrios that was saved by Odysseas.

What was Álex Baena's role?

Álex Baena was, without a doubt, the man of the match. The Atlético de Madrid midfielder directed the red-and-white whirlwind with a superb performance. He not only scored two goals but was the brain behind almost all of his team's dangerous moves. His form is exceptional, a streak that, as noted by Chema G. Fuente in his match report for Mundo Deportivo, began at the past World Cup. "El Atlético de Madrid arrasó al Sevilla de la mano un excelso Álex Baena, que sigue en ese estado de gracia que alcanzó en el pasado Mundial," the journalist wrote. Alongside him, Lookman was efficient in attack.

How did Sevilla react in the second half?

After a first half to forget, Luis García Plaza's Sevilla came out transformed after the break. They improved notably in intensity and possession, managing to impose a higher tempo that unbalanced Atlético for a stretch of the match. Sierra's goal gave the team wings and created moments of real anxiety in the red-and-white defence. This improvement forced Diego Simeone to make changes, bringing on players like Koke, José María Giménez and Arnau Martínez to regain control of midfield and secure the result.

Despite the defeat, the team showed pride and did not give up until the final whistle. The yellow cards showed their combativeness in the final minutes, with bookings for Isaac Romero, Gabriel Suazo and Marc Pubill, in addition to an earlier one for Atlético's Marcos Llorente.

What does this result mean for the season?

The defeat against the provisional leaders, Atlético de Madrid, is a first setback for Sevilla after a positive league start. The Sevillian team is now just one point behind the red-and-whites in the standings, demonstrating that the fight for the top spots will be very tight. Maintaining the consistency and defensive solidity shown in their first two wins will be key to aiming for ambitious objectives. The squad, which you can review in our squad section, must learn from the mistakes made in the first half-hour of this clash. The visit to Espanyol next week presents an immediate opportunity to get back to winning ways and stay close to the top, whose evolution you can follow on the standings page.