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Atlético Madrid’s formidable home record came to a sudden halt on Sunday night as Real Betis claimed a 1-0 victory at the Metropolitano Stadium, handing Diego Simeone’s side their first home defeat in 13 matches.
The loss also marked a disappointing La Liga home debut for Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, who featured prominently but could not prevent Atlético from slipping up against a determined Betis side.
Match Impact
The defeat leaves Atlético Madrid third in La Liga, losing ground in the title race and raising fresh concerns about squad depth and consistency. For Real Betis, the win provided instant redemption after their heavy Copa del Rey defeat earlier in the week.
How the Game Unfolded
Betis approached the contest with discipline and purpose, soaking up pressure before striking decisively. Their breakthrough came in the 28th minute, when Antony capitalised on a rare defensive lapse to fire past the Atlético goalkeeper.
Atlético responded with increased urgency, and Lookman nearly announced himself in front of the home crowd when he headed into the net just before half-time. However, celebrations were cut short after VAR ruled the effort narrowly offside.
The hosts dominated possession in the second half but struggled for cutting edge. Lookman’s pace and movement caused problems down the flanks during his 74-minute outing, but Betis held firm to secure all three points.
Reactions
Ademola Lookman remained upbeat after the match, sharing his thoughts on social media:
“Not the result we wanted but we stay positive. Very special moment making my debut in the Metropolitano. Aupa Atleti.”
Diego Simeone is expected to rotate his squad ahead of a demanding run of fixtures, including a Copa del Rey showdown with Barcelona and a league trip to Rayo Vallecano.
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