Atletico Madrid routs Girona in La Liga finale
Second-half surge seals the win
After a goalless first half, Diego Simeone's side erupted in the second half with four unanswered goals. Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth led the charge with a hat-trick, scoring in the 68th, 90th, and 90+3rd minutes—bringing his season total to 20 goals and placing him fourth in the league's scoring charts.
Lenglet adds to the tally
French defender Clément Lenglet contributed the third goal in the 87th minute, further cementing Atletico's dominant performance.
Final standings and implications
The result had little impact on the standings, with Atletico Madrid securing third place with 76 points. Girona, despite the heavy defeat, retained their top-flight status, finishing 16th with 41 points. However, their position could drop to 17th depending on Sevilla's result against Villarreal.
Other matches to watch
Later in the day, Athletic Bilbao are set to host league champions Barcelona in another high-profile clash to conclude the season.
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