Ahead of this match, Spanish champions Atletico were not in from, while Betis was, but, the tradition is too strong to be broken (this time), as the guests are Simeone’s favorite customers. Current Atletico coach has won in 9 home games against Betis, with one draw, and today it was not different: Atletico – Betis 3-0.The draws against Real Sociedad and Levante set off alarms for Atletico and a victory today was imperative for the Colchoneros to keep up with their direct competitors. Although Betis has won five times in the last six championship matches, today they were completely harmless and fell into the trap of Simeone’s team. What is especially pleasing to the Athletic coach who led the match from the stands (excluded in the last round) is the fact that his team kept the clean sheet after almost a month. Atletico have conceded as many as 10 goals in the previous 10 league matches, which is too much for Chole’s defensive standards.1 – @atletienglish’s Yannick Carrasco 🇧🇪 is the only player to score a goal, provide an assist and attempt at least 10 dribbles in a single @LaLigaEN game this season (13 dribbles against Betis, 8 completed). Stellar. pic.twitter.com/GbzKEmCoAE— OptaJose (@OptaJose) October 31, 2021 The match did however started with a chance for Betis and a shot by Carvajal in the first minute, which was stopped by Oblak. It was the only shot of the guests within the goal in the entire game … After that, Atletico completely controlled the game. The home team dominated, threatening over Griezmann, Correa and especially the cheerful Carrasco on the left side, to which Montoya could do nothing. It was the Belgian who scored the first goal of the game, when he passed brilliantly on the left side and knocked the projectile diagonally under the crossbar of Betis’ goal.
The guests were completely harmless in the first half and Pellegrini tried with changes at halftime, and introduced Tello and Ruibal, but nothing changed. Atletico continued to squeeze and attack in order to solve the game and finally in the 64th minute after the break, Pezzela was clumsy and sent the ball in his own net. In the end, Joao Felix joined the scorers and got a chance from the bench. The most expensive reinforcement in the history of Atletico narrowly escaped the offside trap and scored the first goal of the season for the final score.
LA LIGA – ROUND 12SaturdayElche – Real Madrid 1-2 (0-1)/Milla 86 – Vinicius Jr. 22, 73/Sevilla – Osasuna 2-0 (1-0)/Carlos 40, Ocampos 60/Valencia – Villareal 2-0 (1-0)/Guillamon 43, Soler 77/Barcelona – Alaves 1-1 (0-0)/Depay 47 – Rioja 65/SundayCadiz – Mallorca 1-1 (0-1)/Negredo 90+-3 – Baba 29/Atl.Madrid – Betis 3-0 (1-0)/Carrasco 26, Pezzela 63(p), Felix 80)19:30: (2.45) Getafe (3.00) Espanyol (3.50)22:00: (2.20) Sociedad (3.25) Ath.Bilbao (3.80)Monday19:30: (2.50) Rayo Vallecano (3.20) Celta (3.15)22:00: (2.05) Levante (3.50) Granada (3.90)