Atletico Madrid snatched victory from Betis in the dying moments of the match thanks to a goal by Griezmann. Details of the intense encounter.
Atletico Madrid secured an important victory over Real Betis with a 2:1 scoreline in the 29th round of La Liga. The decisive goal in the 89th minute was scored by Antoine Griezmann, who netted a brace.
Griezmann is the hero of Madrid fans
The French forward once again proved his worth to Atletico by scoring both of his team's goals. Griezmann netted the first goal in the 34th minute, equalizing after Fekir's strike for Betis.
Antoine showed today why he is one of the best players in the world. His composure in the decisive moment is what sets champions apart.
— Диего Симеоне, главный тренер Атлетико
Tactical battle at Wanda Metropolitano
The match was intense from the first minutes. Betis controlled the ball 58% of the time, but Atlético was more effective in attacks. The hosts' counterattacks were especially dangerous in the second half.
The decisive moment came a minute before the end of regular time when Griezmann connected with a cross from the flank and secured his team three points.
This victory allows Atletico to solidify their third-place position in the standings, pulling away from their pursuers in the race for a Champions League spot.