Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis Highlights and Goals

La Liga

5:30 PMFebruary 8, 2026

Regular Season - 23

Atletico Madrid

Show Score

0 - 1

HT:(0 - 1)

Real Betis

Riyadh Air Metropolitano

Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer, Spain

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Atletico Madrid

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Real Betis

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Match Stats

Ball possession

65%

35%

0.71

Expected goals (xG)

0.92

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

10

Total shots

8

5

Shots on target

4

4

Shots off target

3

1

Blocked shots

1

8

Shots inside box

3

2

Shots outside box

5

7

Corner kicks

3

6

Offsides

1

Passing

673

Total passes

371

601 (89%)

Accurate passes

303 (82%)

Discipline

12

Fouls

4

3

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

3

Goalkeeper saves

5

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Lineup

Atletico Madrid

4-4-2

13 G Jan Oblak 7.3

3 D Matteo Ruggeri 25' Roughing 6.5

17 D Dávid Hancko 6.9

2 D José María Giménez 6.9

14 D Marcos Llorente 6.3

11 M Thiago Almada 6.9

6 M Koke (C) 7.6

4 M Rodrigo Mendoza 6.2

20 M Giuliano Simeone 6.2

22 F Ademola Lookman 56' Tripping 6.3

19 F Julián Alvarez 6.3

Substitutes

24 D Robin Le Normand 46' Replaced by M. Ruggeri 7.2

10 M Alejandro Baena 83' Tripping 46' Replaced by T. Almada 6.3

9 F Alexander Sørloth 46' Replaced by J. Alvarez 6.7

7 F Antoine Griezmann 55' Replaced by R. Mendoza 6.9

21 M Obed Vargas 70' Replaced by A. Lookman 6.7

1 G Juan Musso

31 G Salvi Esquivel

16 D Nahuel Molina

15 D Clément Lenglet

42 M Javi Serrano

Coach

Diego Simeone

Real Betis

4-3-3

1 G Álvaro Valles 8.2

12 D Ricardo Rodríguez 6.9

4 D Natan 6.9

3 D Diego Llorente 7.7

24 D Aitor Ruibal (C) 7.2

15 M Álvaro Fidalgo 6.7

21 M Marc Roca 7.2

8 M Pablo Fornals 6.6

10 F Abdessamad Ezzalzouli 71' Roughing 28' 6.9

11 F Cédric Bakambu 7.0

7 F Antony 28' 7.6

Substitutes

29 F Rodrigo Marina

52 F Pablo García

16 D Valentín Gómez

23 D Junior Firpo

40 D Angel Ortiz

25 G Pau López

13 G Adrián

17 M Rodrigo Riquelme 87' Replaced by Antony 6.6

5 D Marc Bartra 87' Replaced by A. Fidalgo 6.7

18 M Nelson Deossa 79' Replaced by C. Bakambu 6.5

6 M Sergi Altimira 70' Replaced by P. Fornals 6.6

Coach

Manuel Pellegrini

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72-26	46	67	W No match found L No match found W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona W 15 March: Barcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56-23	33	63	W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad W No match found L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe L No match found W 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
3	Atletico Madrid	28	17	6	5	47-25	22	57	L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad W 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
4	Villarreal	28	17	4	7	51-33	18	55	W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42-34	8	43	W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla L 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis
6	Celta Vigo	27	10	10	7	37-30	7	40	L 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
7	Espanyol	27	10	7	10	34-40	-6	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo D No match found
8	Real Sociedad	27	9	8	10	40-41	-1	35	W 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche L 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
9	Getafe	28	10	5	13	23-30	-7	35	W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla W 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis L 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
10	Athletic Club	28	10	5	13	30-40	-10	35	W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club L 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona L 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
11	Osasuna	27	9	7	11	32-32	0	34	W 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
12	Girona	28	8	10	10	31-43	-12	34	W 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona W 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
13	Valencia	28	8	8	12	30-42	-12	32	W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves L 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia
14	Sevilla	27	8	7	12	35-42	-7	31	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D No match found W No match found D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D No match found
15	Rayo Vallecano	27	7	10	10	27-33	-6	31	W 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club W 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
16	Alaves	28	7	7	14	26-38	-12	28	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
17	Elche	27	5	11	11	35-41	-6	26	L No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
18	Mallorca	27	6	7	14	31-44	-13	25	L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L No match found D No match found
19	Levante	27	5	7	15	29-45	-16	22	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona
20	Oviedo	28	4	9	15	18-44	-26	21	D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo L 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo W 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Antony’s first-half strike and a masterful defensive display secured a shock 1-0 victory for Real Betis against Atletico Madrid.

Real Betis snatched a stunning 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Antony’s first-half goal, coupled with an impenetrable defensive display, secured an unexpected win for the visitors.

Third-placed Atletico Madrid aimed to strengthen their La Liga title challenge against fifth-placed Real Betis. Diego Simeone’s side entered the fixture with strong home form. Betis sought to maintain their European push, facing a historically difficult opponent.

The match began with Atletico Madrid asserting early control, dominating possession in the midfield. Real Betis, however, looked to exploit spaces on the counter-attack. The tension built quickly, leading to early fouls.

Atletico’s M. Ruggeri received a yellow card in the 25th minute for a robust challenge. Moments later, Real Betis broke the deadlock. Antony slotted home in the 28th minute, clinically converting a chance after an incisive pass from Abdessamad Ezzalzouli.

The goal stunned the home crowd and galvanized Real Betis. Atletico pushed for an immediate equalizer, launching several attacks. However, the Betis defense held firm through the remainder of the half.

At half-time, Atletico Madrid trailed by a single goal, despite controlling much of the ball. Manager Diego Simeone likely demanded more incision and urgency from his attacking players. Real Betis, meanwhile, would have planned to absorb pressure and maintain their disciplined shape.

Atletico made three changes at the restart, introducing Thiago Almada and Julian Alvarez to inject fresh attacking impetus. They continued to press high up the pitch. Their efforts were met with resolute defending.

Another yellow card for Atletico’s A. Lookman followed a foul in the 56th minute. The home side thought they had an equalizer in the 74th minute when Diego Llorente found the net. However, VAR intervened, disallowing the goal for offside, crushing Atletico’s hopes.

With time running out, Atletico Madrid threw everything forward, making further attacking substitutions. Real Betis brought on fresh legs to bolster their backline and midfield. Goalkeeper Álvaro Valles remained a constant barrier.

Atletico Madrid finished with 65% possession and 10 total shots, five of which were on target. Real Betis, despite only 35% possession, created better opportunities, boasting an expected goals (xG) of 0.92 compared to Atletico’s 0.71. Valles made 5 crucial saves.

This crucial 1-0 victory propels Real Betis closer to the European qualification spots in La Liga. For Atletico Madrid, it marks a significant setback in their pursuit of the league title, highlighting an uncharacteristic struggle to convert dominance into goals at home.