What was the moment when Atlético Madrid quickly took control away at Sevilla?
Four minutes into the match, Lee Kang-in’s penetrating pass and Álex Baena’s finish came first.
The three-goal gap opened in the first half after the early opener determined the flow of the match.
3-Line Summary
1. Atlético defeated Sevilla 3-1
2. Lee Kang-in assisted Baena’s goal in the 4th minute
3. The 3-0 first-half score was the decisive number in the match
The Opener That Opened Up on the Right Flank in the 4th Minute
Atlético Madrid defeated Sevilla 3-1 away in the 3rd round of the 2026-2027 La Liga season, held on the 30th in Korean time at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Sevilla, Spain. Sevilla were the home team that day, while Atlético Madrid were the away team. The fact that this match was searched for in Korea and the location where the match was played are separate pieces of information; as reported, the match took place in Sevilla, Spain.
The first goal came in the 4th minute of the first half. Lee Kang-in, who received the ball on the right flank, sent a penetrating pass to Álex Baena, who was moving between the defensive lines, and Baena finished with a right-footed shot. It was Lee Kang-in’s first assist of the season and Atlético’s opening goal.
This moment cannot be viewed simply as one assist. By taking the lead from the beginning of the match, Atlético created a situation in which Sevilla had to push farther forward to equalize. Conversely, although Sevilla started the match at home, they became the side that had to chase the game. Sports Kyunghyang reported that Lee Kang-in later moved between the center and the right flank while contributing to the attacking buildup.
Lee Kang-in started up front alongside Baena. According to a Newsis report, this was his third consecutive league appearance and second consecutive start. In the season opener against Málaga, he came on as a substitute and scored, while against Villarreal he started but had no attacking points. Against Sevilla, he earned another starting opportunity and left a pass that directly led to a goal.
The Three-Goal Gap That Opened in the First Half at 26 and 33 Minutes
Atlético did not stop after the opener. 26 minutes into the first half, Ademola Lookman scored the second goal, and at 33 minutes into the first half, Baena scored again. Baena recorded a brace by scoring Atlético’s first and third goals. The score at halftime was 3-0.
Lee Kang-in’s buildup also continued in the second goal. Newsis reported that Pablo Barrios, who received Lee Kang-in’s pass, connected with Lookman, who scored. The play officially recorded as Lee Kang-in’s assist was the opener, but considering where the attack began, the 26th-minute sequence was also not unrelated to Lee Kang-in’s pass.
After conceding three goals in the first half, Sevilla mounted a comeback in the second half. Miguel Sierra in the 21st minute of the second half scored a consolation goal, making the score 3-1. However, there were no further goals in the remaining time. Atlético substituted Lee Kang-in for midfielder Koke in the 27th minute of the second half and held on to its two-goal lead thereafter.
A shot from Lookman that found the net early in the second half was ruled offside and was not counted as a goal. Including this moment, Atlético continued attacking after its three first-half goals, but the official result was created by Baena’s two goals and Lookman’s one. Even though Sevilla pulled one back in the second half, there was not enough time to overturn the three-goal gap created in the first half.
The Assist and 94% Passing Accuracy Recorded in 72 Minutes
Lee Kang-in played 72 minutes before being replaced by Koke. According to reports by SBS and Sports Kyunghyang citing FotMob statistics, he recorded 44 touches and completed 30 of 32 attempted passes. His passing accuracy was 94%, and his rating was 8.0. Baena reportedly received the highest rating for either team, with 9.1.
Looking only at the numbers, Lee Kang-in’s match consisted of 72 minutes that began with an assist on the opener and featured steady ball distribution. Sports Kyunghyang reported that he won 7 of 12 ground duels and also recorded 1 clearance and 3 ball recoveries. This means that, in addition to his attacking contribution, he also had moments in which he regained possession and competed in duels.
However, the FotMob rating is an evaluation by a statistical outlet and needs to be distinguished from the match result or official records. The confirmed results are Atlético’s 3-1 victory, Lee Kang-in’s first assist of the season, and Baena’s brace. With this victory, Atlético moved into first place after recording 2 wins and 1 draw and 7 points in the opening 3 league matches, while Sevilla recorded their first defeat after opening the season with 2 consecutive wins.
The clearest number from this Sevilla vs. Atlético match is not only the final score of 3-1. The opener in the 4th minute, the second goal at 26 minutes, and the third goal at 33 minutes followed in sequence. Lee Kang-in’s first assist remains the starting point among those three moments that first changed the direction of the match.
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