La Liga:Real Betis Defeats Atletico Madrid

 

🎥 Match highlights (La Liga – 8 Feb 2026)

⚽ Final score

Atlético Madrid 0–1 Real Betis. 

🔥 Key moments

28′ — Antony goal: The Brazilian winger scored a superb long-range strike to give Betis the lead. 

Atleti pressure: Atlético pushed hard, with Alexander Sørloth denied twice by goalkeeper Álvaro Valles. 

74′ disallowed equaliser: A Betis own goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review, leaving Betis ahead. 

Full-time: Betis held on to secure a historic first win at the Metropolitano. 

📊 Match stats

Possession: Atlético ~65% – Betis ~35%

Shots on target: 5 – 4

Corners: 7 – 3

These numbers show Atlético dominated the ball but could not convert chances. 

🏆 Context from recent meetings

Just days earlier, Atlético had thrashed Betis 5–0 in the Copa del Rey to reach the semifinals. 

The La Liga defeat therefore marked a quick turnaround and a big morale boost for Betis.