Atletico Madrid snatched a victory from Betis in the dying moments of a tense La Liga Matchday 28 clash thanks to a goal by Griezmann.
Atletico Madrid secured an important victory over Real Betis (2-1) in the 28th round of La Liga. The decisive goal in the 89th minute was scored by Antoine Griezmann, moving the red-and-whites into third place in the standings.
The turning point in the match's final moments.
The match at Wanda Metropolitano was extremely tense from the very first minutes. Betis took the lead in the 12th minute after a precise strike from Aitor Ruibal. However, in the second half, Atlético seized the initiative—first Memphis Depay equalized in the 67th minute, and then Griezmann secured the win for the hosts.
We knew it would be a tough match, but we showed character. This victory is extremely important for us in the race for the Champions League.
— Диего Симеоне, главный тренер Атлетико
Tactical duel between Simeone and Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini bet on ball control, which brought success in the first half. However, after the break, Simeone adjusted the formation, increasing pressure on the opponent, which paid off. Atlético created 30% more chances in the second half.
This victory allows Atlético to reach 58 points and overtake Real Sociedad in the standings. Betis, meanwhile, remains in 6th place, keeping their hopes alive for European competitions.