ALEXANDER SORLOTH NEWS

Nets goal off bench Sorloth scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Sorloth logged in a goal off the bench while playing the entire second half on Sunday. He's been a valuable option off the bench for the side, scoring five goals with two assists in 14 appearances, seven of them coming as starts. He is also recorded 3.8 shots per 90 minutes of play in his first campaign in Madrid.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Sorloth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Sorloth entered the fray for the final 25 minutes of play Sunday and iced the match with Atletico's second goal in their 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. After scoring 23 goals as the focal point for the Villarreal attack during the 2023/2024 La Liga season, Sorloth finds himself in a rotational role behind Antione Griezmann and Julian Alvarez in the Atleti pecking order. The veteran striker has made 12 La Liga appearances (seven starts), scoring four goals and assisting twice over those appearances.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace vs. Leganes Sorloth scored two goals to go with seven shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Leganes.

Impact Sorloth scored the equalizer in the 69th minute with a clever backheel following an assist from Axel Witsel, and the towering striker doubled his tally in stoppage time with another finish from close range, this time after a touch from Julian Alvarez. The goals weren't pretty, but the effectiveness can't be ruled out. Sorloth is up to three goals and two assists across 10 appearances (seven starts) in league play this season.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assist Sunday Sorloth assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sorloth bagged an assist Sunday, finding Conor Gallagher in the 49th minute for the equalizing goal of the match. This marks his third goal contribution of the season, now having earned a goal and two assists. He continues to see rotational time in the starting XI, starting in four of his seven appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Sorloth assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Athletic.

Impact Sorloth has gained another goal contribution after earning a goal in his debut with the club, as he assisted on Angel Correa's 92nd match-winner. This would come after he appeared off the bench, only seeing 20 minutes as a substitute. That said, he hopes to return to the starting XI next match, although he may be left out and moved to more of a rotational role due to newly signed Julian Alvarez.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in draw Sorloth recorded four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact After playing as a sub in the last game, Sorloth was back in the starting lineup for the second time in three games. He gave a solid effort with a season-high four shots and two on target, before subbing out in the 73rd minute. He also recorded his first chance created of the season, accounting for a total of three in the game, which ties his second-highest total from last season.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in debut Sorloth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Sorloth did not take long to make an impact with his new club, as his 45th-minute goal would equalize the game and eventually force a draw in a match they were losing. However, he was quiet throughout the rest of the match, only notching one shot and one tackle. He started the match, playing 45 minutes, and is likely to remain in that role moving forward as he will look to best his 23 goals from last season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Atletico Madrid Sorloth has completed a transfer to Atletico Madrid from Villarreal, according to his former club.

Impact Sorloth is coming off his career-best season, likely leading to his transfer to one of the powerhouses of European football. He started in 30 of his 34 appearances last campaign, notching 23 goals on 78 shots and six assists on 34 chances created, finishing second in the La Liga Golden Boot race. That said, he is likely to hold a significant role with his new club, probably earning a starting spot alongside Antoine Griezmann.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gets time in friendly Sorloth (undisclosed) played 45 minutes in Saturday's friendly against Saint-Etienne.

Impact Sorloth appears to be fit for the start of the season, as he featured in a friendly Saturday, clearing him of his undisclosed injury. He started in 30 of his 34 appearances last campaign and notched 23 goals on 78 shots and six assists on 34 chances created, likely to hold the starting role moving into the next season as well.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Sorloth was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Osasuna with an injury.

Impact Sorloth left the match in the 17th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Jose Morales. The forward ends an incredible season with 23 goals and six assists in 34 appearances during his first year with Villarreal.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Incredible in draw Sorloth scored four goals to go with nine shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Sorloth had his best performance of his career Sunday, recording a double brace, however it was still not enough to take the win. His four goals puts him in sole possession of first place of the golden boot race with just one more game left. With 23 goals, it surpassed his career high by double while also producing four multi-scoring games this campaign.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in win Sorloth scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sevilla.

Impact Sorloth scored two goals to help Villarreal win at home, and now has 22 in the season. The forward also took the second-most shots for his side in the match. He's now the second best goalscorer in La Liga, one shy of Artem Dovbyk.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in defeat Sorloth assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Sorloth notched his sixth assist of the season as he helped equalize the contest in the 65th minute. The striker has now registered 23 goal contributions this season, eight more than he did last season with Real Sociedad.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leads line in victory Sorloth scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Soroloth continued his scorching run of form Sunday as he netted a brace to lead Villarreal over Rayo Vallecano 3-0. The goals were his 16th and 17th league goals this season, tying him for second in La Liga. Over his last 10 appearances (eight starts), Soroloth has put forth a scorched earth campaign; scoring 10 goals and providing one assist. Soroloth has also scored three times in the Europa League this season, bringing his goal total in all competitions to 20.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Positive run of form continues Sorloth scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Sorloth's goal in second half stoppage time was the decisive moment in the match Sunday, as Villarreal triumphed over Almeria by a score of 2-1. The goal was Soroloth's 15th of the campaign, tying him for the fourth most in La Liga. Since he was last left on the substitute's bench in mid-Feb., Soroloth has appeared in nine matches (seven starts). During those appearances, he's scored eight times, provided an assist and created nine chances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer vs Atletico Sorloth scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sorloth didn't have a lot of chances, but he buried the biggest one, as he took advantage of a quick pass from Gerard Moreno to drill an unstoppable shot from the edge of the box past Jan Oblak. Sorloth has been Villarreal's most prolific attacker this season, finding the back of the net in three of his last four appearances and bagging 14 goals across 26 appearances in league play in 2023-24.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Finds back of net Sunday Sorloth scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Betis.

Impact Sorloth was a massive problem for Betis' defensive line in this game, and the Norway international left his mark after contributing to two of the team's three goals. He set up Alejandro Baena's first-half equalizer on a two-on-one sequence, and then he delivered the game-winning goal in the second half following a perfect set-up from Gerard Moreno. Sorloth is now up to 13 goals and five assists on the season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores hat-trick in win Sorloth scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 5-1 victory over Granada.

Impact Sorloth had his best game of the season as he scored three goals in the lopsided Villareal win. He opened up the scoring with two first half goals, before putting the finishing touches in the second half as he got the team's fifth goal of the match. The striker has now matched his goal total from last season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes as substitute Sorloth scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Sorloth entered the match in the 79th minute and sealed the win with a goal in the 95th. The forward has been on the bench in each of Villarreal's last two matches, but has scored three goals and provided two assists across his last five La Liga appearances.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Sorloth scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 5-3 win against Barcelona.

Impact Sorloth notched his eighth goal of the season in the 99th minute of the game, giving his team the lead in added time. Aside from his crucial goal, the striker registered two assists, and has now surpassed his assist total in the previous season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Sorloth scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th min...

Impact Sorloth notched his seventh goal of the season in the 46th minute of the match as he opened up the scoring. For the striker, that marked his first goal since November. Aside from his goal, he led the team with five shots taken.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Sorloth assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Sorloth notched his second assist of the season as he set up Alfonso Pedraza in the 13th minute of the match to help open up the scoring. However, the striker once again failed to score and still has not registered a goal since his hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 16 minutes off bench Sorloth (hamstring) recorded one shot and one cross in his 16 minutes of play during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Sorloth returned to action Saturday, ending a four-match absence due to a hamstring injury. The forward should return to the starting XI in their next match against Rennes in the Europa League, as he started all 10 contests leading up to his knock.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad to face Real Sociedad Sorloth (hamstring) is in the squad to face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Impact Sorloth is set to return to action after suffering an injury against Atletico Madrid on Nov. 13, though it's unclear whether he will start right away or be brought along off the bench. Jose Luis Morales has done an excellent job as a replacement, so it's not out of the question to imagine Sorloth being an option off the bench as he ramps up from a physical perspective. He has six goals in 13 league outings this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE