MATCH REPORT | Defeat against Atlético de Madrid (2-1)

Real Betis Balompié was defeated 2-1 in the match played this Sunday against Atlético de Madrid at the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium. The red and white team took the lead in the first half with an own goal from Rui Silva after a series of rebounds in the Betis area and another from Morata just before half-time. Real Betis reaction came after passing through the locker room. William Carvalho reduced the deficit with a great goal from outside the area in the 61st minute. The green and white team looked for a tie until the end but the scoreboard did not move again.
Atlético de Madrid: Oblak, Paulista, Witsel, Hermoso, Llorente, De Paul (Saúl 64'), Koke (Nahuel Molina 64'), Barrios, Lino (Reinildo 81'), Morata (Savic 87') and Memphis (Riquelme 81 ').
Real Betis Balompié: Rui Silva, Bellerín (Miranda 71'), Pezzella, Chadi Riad, Sabaly, Johnny (Ez Abde 90'), Marc Roca (Guido Rodríguez 46'), Fornals, Rodri (William Carvalho 46'), Chimy Ávila (Ayoze 71') and Willian José.
Goals: 1-0 (8'): Rui Silva, own goal. 2-0 (44'): Morata. 2-1 (61'): William Carvalho.
Referee: Soto Grado (Castilian-Leonese Committee). He cautioned De Paul, Pezzella and Guido Rodríguez.