Atletico Madrid Goes Top in La Liga While Elversberg Stuns Leverkusen
· Sports · Sportstar, Goal.com
Atletico Madrid claimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-1 victory over Sevilla in Seville on Saturday. In the forward's absence during a transfer saga, Álex Baena scored twice and Ademola Lookman added another to secure the win. Meanwhile, newly promoted Elversberg secured a 3-2 upset against 2024 champion Bayer Leverkusen in their first-ever Bundesliga match. American forward Cole Campbell and Lukas Petkov scored early goals for Elversberg, before David Mokwa extended the lead in the second half. Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane mounted a late comeback for Leverkusen, but the hosts held on to win.
Why it matters
Atletico's win moves them to the top of the La Liga standings, while Elversberg's historic victory marks a stunning start to their debut top-flight campaign in German football.
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