Akor Adams was on target as Sevilla secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid in Saturday’s La Liga encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 10th minute from the penalty spot, marking his seventh goal of the season in his 25th appearance for Sevilla, where he has also contributed three assists. He was later substituted in stoppage time for Batista Mendy.
Atlético Madrid responded in the 38th minute through Bonar, who finished clinically with a low drive to restore parity for the visitors.
Ademola Lookman was introduced in the second half for Rayane Belaid and made a lively impact for Atlético. The forward, making his seventh appearance of the campaign, has now registered two goals this season.
Sevilla regained the lead just before half-time, with Gudelj finding the net in added time to make it 2-1.
Despite sustained pressure from Atlético Madrid after the break, the hosts held firm to claim all three points and boost their position in the league standings.