Monday, 7 March 2022 – 05:10 WIB
VIVA Atlético Madrid has reclaimed the top four in LaLiga. The defending champions beat the host Real Betis 3-1 Estadio Benito Villamarin, Monday morning WIB, 7 March 2022.
Betis are Atletico’s direct rivals in capturing the top four positions. Not surprisingly, the match was fierce since the early minutes.
Atletico were able to take the lead quickly when the game had only been running for two minutes. The pass from Angel Correa was completed nicely by Joao Felix.
Betis did not stay silent. They were able to equalize ahead of the break, precisely in the 45+5 minute. Cristian Tello successfully listed his name on the scoreboard. He broke into Atletico’s goal from outside the penalty box.
Joao Felix was again Betis’ nightmare in this match. The Portugal international scored his second goal in the 61st minute. This time, he took advantage of a pass from Marcos Llorente.
Atletico’s advantage increased in 80 minutes. This time, it was Thomas Lemar who listed his name on the scoreboard.