Atletico Madrid secured a convincing 3-1 away win over Sevilla without Julian Alvarez, whose future remains under speculation amid reports of a possible move to Barcelona. Alex Baena scored twice and Ademola Lookman added another goal as Atletico raced to a 3-0 lead before Sevilla pulled one back.

Madrid, Aug 30: Atletico Madrid underlined its attacking strength without Julian Alvarez with a 3-1 win away to Sevilla.

Alvarez's future has been the centre of attention all week as he looks to seal a move to Barcelona, and the Argentinean international wasn't in the squad as Atletico travelled to play a side that had won its first two games of the season, reports Xinhua.

Two goals from Alex Baena and one from Ademola Lookman gave Atletico a 3-0 lead after 33 minutes.

Miguel Sierra pulled a goal back for Sevilla in the 66th minute, but it was not enough to save the home side from defeat.