It was a key duel to stay in fourth place on the championship table. Atlético de Madrid visited Real Betis on Sunday for the eleventh matchday of LaLiga Santander. After a first half with little effectiveness between both teams, the colchonero team was finally able to open the scoring in the 54th minute, thanks to a stroke of genius from Antoine Griezmann.
The French forward sent a venomous ball from a corner kick to confuse the entire Betis defense and goalkeeper Rui Silva. The ball passed through the entire penalty area and ended up entering the goal without any player from the home team being able to clear it.
It was Griezmann's fourth goal of the season. He had previously scored against Getafe, Valencia, and Athletic Club de Bilbao. It is worth recalling that the 31-year-old player can now be used full-time by Diego Simeone's team, as Atlético recently reached an agreement with Barcelona to acquire 100% of his contract.
Shortly after the olympic goal, the 'Principito' increased the lead to score his fifth goal of the current season and start securing the victory for 'Atleti'. After an assist from Matheus Cunha, the Frenchman scored between the goalkeeper's legs.
Atlético de Madrid vs Betis: what awaits them
After this match, the team from the Spanish capital will have action again on Wednesday when they face Bayer Leverkusen at the Cívitas Metropolitano in the UEFA Champions League. It is a key match where Simeone's team must get the three points to continue fighting for qualification to the round of 16. Atlético de Madrid will only return to domestic competition on Saturday 29 when they visit Cádiz.
On the other hand, Real Betis also plays midweek in Europe. On Thursday, they face Ludogorets with the mission of getting a victory that guarantees their access to the next phase of the Europa League. Next Sunday, they will have action again in LaLiga, playing against Real Sociedad as visitors.
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