Atlético Madrid suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat against Real Betis at Villamarín Stadium on 27 October 2024, in a La Liga encounter.
The match was decided almost immediately, with Atlético defender José María Giménez inadvertently heading the ball into his own net in the 4th minute, giving the hosts a shock early lead. Despite the setback, Atlético controlled possession for much of the game, registering 51% possession and 454 passes compared to Betis’ 49% and 344 passes.
Atlético had several opportunities to equalize, with shots on target from key attackers, including Julian Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann, but they were unable to break through Betis’ disciplined defense. The away side made multiple substitutions, including Alexander Sørloth, Thomas Lemar, and Ángel Correa, in an attempt to turn the game around.
Betis managed the game well, with Marc Bartra and Diego Llorente helping to contain Atlético’s attacks. The hosts recorded 21 shots, four on target, and effectively capitalized on their early luck. Yellow cards were shown to Reinildo Mandava, Koke, and Aitor Ruibal.
This defeat compounds Atlético Madrid’s recent struggles in La Liga, highlighting the need for clinical finishing and defensive focus. Meanwhile, Real Betis celebrate a hard-fought three points thanks to an early moment of misfortune for their rivals.
