Atletico Madrid snatched a 3:2 victory over Betis in a tense La Liga matchday 28 clash.
Atletico Madrid defeated Real Betis 3-2 in a dramatic match. The victory allowed the "mattress makers" to solidify their position in La Liga's top three.
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The match at the Wanda Metropolitano was one of the most spectacular in the tour. Atlético was trailing twice but managed to turn the game around.
We showed the character that has always defined this club. Being down 0-2 and winning 3-2 is crucial for the team's morale.
— Диего Симеоне, главный тренер Атлетико
Match heroes
Antoine Griezmann scored a brace, including the winning goal in the 87th minute. Atletico midfielder Koke provided two assists.
Betis saw goals from Borja Iglesias and Sergio Canales, but their defense couldn't hold onto the lead.
This victory brought Atlético to 58 points, reducing the gap to Barcelona to 4 points with 10 rounds remaining in the season.