Barcelona have reportedly initiated contact with Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth as Hansi Flick seeks a long-term successor for Robert Lewandowski. With the veteran Polish forward currently reconsidering his future ahead of his 38th birthday, the Spanish league leaders have identified the Norwegian international as a physically imposing and financially viable alternative.

Sorloth reminds Atlético fans of a memorable moment When Alexander Sorloth steps onto the pitch, he instantly evokes one of the most iconic images in Atlético Madrid history. The tall, blond striker’s presence alone is enough to transport die-hard Rojiblancos back to that frantic, joyous finale in Lisbon, when an unlikely hero emerged to rewrite the club’s European narrative. It was May 2014, and Atlético had just claimed their first La Liga title in nearly two decades. The triumph was sweet, yet their Champions League dream lived on. In the final against city rivals Real Madrid, the match appeared destined for extra time until the 93rd minute, when an unlikely substitute rose to meet Koke’s corner. The rest, as they say, is history—a thunderous header, a wild celebration, and a photograph etched into the memory of every Atlético supporter. Fast-forward to the present, and Sorloth arrives at the Wanda Metropolitano with a similar blend of physicality and poise. Though he wears a differ

A double blow for the Rojiblancos

Abdelkabir Abqar addressed the controversial red card he received during Getafe’s clash with Atletico Madrid after grabbing Alexander Sorloth in a sensitive area while the ball was out of play. Following a VAR review, referee Ortiz Arias sent the defender off, leaving Getafe a man down in the match eventually won 1–0 by Atletico through a goal from Nahuel Molina.