Atletico Madrid sealed their first away victory of the campaign with a 2-0 win over Real Betis, showing defensive resilience and clinical finishing in Seville.
Atletico Madrid earned their first away win of the season with a gritty 2-0 victory over Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja on Monday night, according to Football Espana. Diego Simeone’s side delivered a disciplined performance that showcased the defensive steel often associated with their manager.
Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring early, volleying a looping ball into the bottom corner with his weaker foot after just five minutes. Alex Baena then doubled the lead before halftime, cutting in from the left and firing into the top corner following a swift counterattack.
Real Betis created several chances through Ez Abde, Antony, and Cucho Hernandez, but could not find a breakthrough despite dominating possession. Their appeals for a penalty before halftime were waved away by the referee.
In the second half, Atletico soaked up pressure with strong defending from Jose Maria Gimenez and David Hancko, while Jan Oblak made crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The result lifted Atletico to fourth in La Liga, three points behind Barcelona, while Betis slipped to sixth. For Simeone, the victory was “an example to follow,” as Los Rojiblancos rediscovered their trademark resilience on the road.