LaLiga: Atletico Madrid's Dominant Home Form Continues with 4-1 Win Over Real Betis

Atletico Madrid's fourth consecutive LaLiga victory saw them defeat Real Betis 4-1, with Julian Alvarez scoring a spectacular free-kick and getting another goal. Catch up on the match report.

Atletico Madrid secured their fourth consecutive LaLiga victory with a dominant 4-1 win over Real Betis at Estadio Metropolitano. This impressive win not only showcased their home form but also dealt a significant blow to Real Betis's UEFA Champions League qualification hopes, marking their first away loss since February.

Julian Alvarez set the tone for Atletico's victory with a stunning 30-yard free-kick that curled into the top corner beyond goalkeeper Adrian's outstretched hand, securing the lead within 10 minutes.

Match Highlights:

• First Half: Robin Le Normand doubled Atletico's lead with a towering header at halftime, capitalizing on Samuel Lino's precise cross.
• Second Half: Real Betis staged a brief comeback, reducing the deficit through Pablo Fornals' acrobatic volley.
• Final Stretch: Alvarez sealed the win with his second goal, tapping in from close range after Antoine Griezmann's centre, before setting up Angel Correa for the fourth goal in stoppage time.

Atletico Madrid's victory solidifies their third-place position in LaLiga with 73 points, ensuring their spot in the Champions League next season. Their home form has been particularly dominant, with this win marking their fourth consecutive victory at Estadio Metropolitano.

Julian Alvarez's 16th goal of the season showcased his impressive form, while teammate Alexander Sørloth was close behind, missing opportunities, including a disallowed goal for offside and a chance that sailed over the bar after outmuscled the defense.

Sørloth had another scoring opportunity when Marcos Llorente's cutback presented him with a chance, but his audacious flick was denied by goalkeeper Adrian, keeping the score at 1-0.

Giuliano Simeone had a promising chance when he received a through ball, but goalkeeper Adrian made a spectacular stop to deny him. Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez threatened to double Atletico's lead, showcasing his skill as he navigated through Betis's defense before hitting the post with a precise shot.

The deadlock was finally broken in first-half stoppage time when Samuel Lino kept a corner alive, clipping the ball back into the box, where Robin Le Normand met it with a towering header, doubling Atletico's lead and scoring his first goal of the season.

Atletico Madrid's momentum waned in the second half, with Alexander Sørloth having another promising chance thwarted by goalkeeper Adrian. The team's lack of clinical finishing allowed Real Betis to stay in the game.

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Betis seized the opportunity to reduce the deficit when Pablo Fornals executed an impressive acrobatic volley. The move started with Giovani Lo Celso chipping a pass into the box, which Fornals skillfully headed back to him, and then Fornals met Lo Celso's return pass with a stunning volley past Jan Oblak.

Real Betis's comeback hopes were dashed when Antoine Griezmann played a decisive role in the 75th minute. He exchanged passes with Giuliano Simeone before laying the ball across for Julian Alvarez to tap home his second goal of the match, restoring Atletico's three-goal cushion.

Atletico sealed the win in stoppage time when Alvarez set up Ángel Correa, who skillfully rounded the goalkeeper and slotted the ball past the scrambling defense to make it 4-1. This victory secured third place for Atletico, while Betis finished sixth in LaLiga, earning a spot in the UEFA Conference League final.