Atlético de Madrid ended its seven-game away winless streak with a 0-2 victory over Real Betis at Estadio de la Cartuja. Goals from Giuliano and Baena, backed by a solid defense led by Oblak, helped Simeone's team overcome a Betis side that played well but lacked finishing. The win moves Atlético to fourth in LaLiga.
The match, played on October 27, 2025, in Seville, started with an early goal for Atlético in the fourth minute, as Giuliano volleyed a rebound to make it 0-1. Simeone's team, arriving with doubts after a thrashing by Arsenal and facing a Betis unbeaten in its last eight games, adopted an effective defensive approach, frustrating the hosts' attempts.
Betis, under Manuel Pellegrini, stuck to its possession-based style but was slow to respond. Around the 20th minute, Abde forced a superb save from Jan Oblak, and Cucho Hernández nearly equalized with a cross he missed by centimeters. However, Atlético capitalized on rivals' errors: midway through the half, Julián Álvarez squandered a clear chance on the counter after a lapse by Ricardo Rodríguez and Sofyan Amrabat.
In the first half's closing stages, as Betis claimed a penalty on Natan, Baena scored the 0-2 on another break, dribbling and slotting into the top corner. Simeone, who has lost only twice to Betis since 2012, pushed his wingers Giuliano and Nico Williams high to press.
In the second half, Giovani Lo Celso's introduction spurred Betis, who tilted the field toward Oblak's goal. Lo Celso tested the keeper, and Abde hit the crossbar with a free kick. Bakambú, replacing Cucho, came closest with a close-range shot, but Atlético held firm. Simeone substituted Baena and Álvarez for Griezmann and Sorloth, managing the game with grit.
Betis created threats but lacked finishing, while Atlético, with center-backs like Giménez and Le Normand directed by Koke, earned a deserved win that boosts their spirits and climbs them in the standings.