Madrid extended their unbeaten run in LaLiga to nine matches with a 2-0 victory over hosts Real Betis yesterday, courtesy of goals from Giuliano Simeone and Alex Baena.
The win lifted Atletico to fourth in the standings on 19 points, one behind third-placed Villarreal and three adrift of Barcelona in second.
Real Madrid sit comfortably at the top with 27 points, while Betis are sixth on 16 points.
Atletico made a bright start on a rainy evening in Seville, opening the scoring in the third minute with a superb low strike on the volley from Simeone. They extended their lead on a counter-attack, with Alex Baena curling home a fine finish into the top corner in added time before the break.
Betis came out with renewed energy in the second half, with Abde Ezzalzouli going closest when his free kick struck the crossbar in the 58th minute. However, Atletico managed to withstand the pressure and saw out the match to secure a valuable three points.
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