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Match Summary
In a tight La Liga showdown, Real Betis defeated Atlético Madrid 1‑0 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on Sunday, 8 February 2026. The only goal came in the 28th minute from Brazilian forward Antony, who struck from the edge of the box to hand Betis all three points.
The win was significant for Real Betis as it ended a long drought of victories at Atlético’s home stadium — their first in Madrid in 14 years.
Key Moment
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28’ – Antony (Real Betis): A superb finish from outside the box beat Jan Oblak to put Betis ahead, and the goal proved decisive. Antony celebrated in iconic style, echoing Cristiano Ronaldo’s “Calma” celebration.
Full Scoreline
Atlético Madrid 0 – 1 Real Betis
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Goal: Antony 28’
Possession and match stats showed Atlético controlled more of the ball but couldn’t convert territorial advantage into goals, while Betis stayed disciplined and effective in transition.
Team Line‑Ups
Atlético Madrid:
Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Ruggeri; Mendoza, Koke (c), Simeone, Almada; Álvarez, Lookman, Griezmann (substitutes used)
Real Betis:
Vallés; Ruibal (c), D. Llorente, N. de Souza, Rodríguez; Fornals, Roca, Á. Fidalgo, Ezzalzouli; Antony, Bakambu (subs came later)
Match Takeaways
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Betis’ defence held strong: Despite Atlético’s possession advantage, Betis kept a clean sheet and frustrated Simeone’s attack.
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VAR drama: Atlético had a goal ruled out for offside late in the game, keeping Betis in front.
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Antony standout: The former Manchester United winger was the key difference, scoring and energising Betis’ attack.
What This Means in La Liga
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Real Betis climb in the standings with a vital away win, boosting their top‑five credentials.
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Atlético Madrid suffer a setback at home, exposing tactical and depth issues according to post‑match analysis.
Where to Watch Atlético Madrid vs Real Betis
If you’re looking to watch or follow matches like this in future:
📺 TV & Streaming (Region‑based):
• USA: Fubo TV, ESPN Select (ESPN networks)
• UK: Premier Sports Player
• Spain: DAZN, Movistar+, RTVE‑Play, LaLiga TV Bar HD
• Africa: DStv Now, SuperSport packages
• Indian Subcontinent: FanCode (availability may vary)
Kick‑off times typically follow local time zones — for this match it was around 17:30 GMT (18:30 CET).
Final Thoughts
Real Betis produced a disciplined performance to end Atlético Madrid’s long unbeaten run at home in the league. Antony’s striking quality proved decisive, and Betis fans will celebrate a landmark victory. Atlético now face questions about squad depth and tactical adjustments as the La Liga season progresses.
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