Atletico Madrid snatched a victory from Betis in stoppage time during a tense match in the 30th round of La Liga.
Atletico Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Betis in the 30th round of La Liga. The decisive goal was scored in the 93rd minute by midfielder Marcos Llorente.
The turning point of the match
Betis took the lead in the 37th minute with a goal from William José, but Atlético equalized in the second half thanks to Antoine Griezmann. The match was decided in stoppage time when Llorente finished a cross from the flank.
We knew it would be a tough match, but the team showed character. Victories like these are especially valuable in the fight for a Champions League spot.
— Диего Симеоне, главный тренер Атлетико
Tournament consequences
This victory allows Atletico to solidify their 4th position in the table, moving 5 points ahead of Betis. For the Sevilla club, this is already their third defeat in the last five matches.
The defense of Atlético was especially impressive in the second half, as the team conceded only 2 shots on target after the break.
The next match Atlético will play against Getafe, while Betis will face Villarreal.