Atlético Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday didn’t just end on the pitch; it carried over to social media, where one fan’s comment lit up X with contrasting opinions about who truly deserved the points.

Softfootball reported that although Betis dominated the ball and created more opportunities, they were unable to convert, with Atlético’s defence and goalkeeper Jan Oblak making crucial interventions. The match statistics highlight a clear disparity between control and efficiency Betis had more shots, corners, and possession, but Atlético’s clinical edge in front of goal proved decisive.

Atletico uploaded video highlights of both goals via their official X account.

Watc the Videos below:

What a way to score your first goal, Álex

A work of art #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/DBXPva401q

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 28, 2025

With all his love, for the newest member of the family #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/WSbhrze9xj

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 28, 2025

Following the match, a fan using the handle Iamrafael07 @adimoranwa16121 on X  sparked a heated discussion on social media, claiming that Atlético didn’t deserve the win, as Betis were the better team. Well, everybody knows that. Betis is a quality team; in fact, Softfootball initially reported Diego Simeone praising the side before the encounter and emphasising their quality. However, regardless of Rafael’s frustration, goals win games in football.

He posted:

Not really, Betis were the better team in that game by far. That scoreline doesn’t reflect the match, but fair play to Atletico.

His take quickly picked up traction. Many agreed, pointing to the numbers after the game, in fairness Betis had 57% possession, 17 shots, and dominated much of the play. Yet Atlético, with barely nine attempts, scored twice and walked away looking comfortable.

Some users backed Rafael’s claim, arguing that Atlético were efficient but far from superior. Citing that this is what Diego Simeone’s side is best known to do; however, not everyone shared the sentiment. With others accusing Betis of wastefulness and praising Atlético for their classic ruthlessness.

User PeeFC @BigPresh_25 on X mocked Betis’ inconsistency. Meanwhile, Galacticos @Madridfan on X defended Atlético’s approach as a very solid display of character and grit.

PeeFC reacted:

Just for them to lose against a relegation team at home lol.

Galacticos defended Atlético’s approach:

“Solid performance from Atlético. They made it look easy — clinical, disciplined, and back in the top four where they belong!”

And Super Power Uniform (@S_PowerUniform) framed it as a title-race statement, as Atletico is definitely playing catch-up to the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona and form them to take full advantage. This is a good way to to approach it.

He tweeted:

It’s a great win to keep up the chase for the top spot.

What began as a simple opinion turned into a thread full of arguments about football’s oldest question, does possession mean dominance, or do goals decide everything?

For Rafael, it probably wasn’t that deep. He just saw what many fans did: a team that played better football but walked away with nothing. For others, it was classic Atlético’s organized, ruthless, and never needing to impress anyone but the scoreboard.

By the end of it all, the stats doesn’t matter much. Betis had the ball; Atlético had the win. And on X, Rafael’s post had already done its job reminding everyone that in football, beauty doesn’t always beat efficiency.

After a bruising week in Europe, Atletico Madrid found the perfect way to respond. Diego Simeone’s men, who were torn apart in their 4–0 Champions League loss to Arsenal as reported by Softfootball, showed real character in Seville on Monday night, beating Real Betis 2–0 at the Estadio La Cartuja. As reported by Softfootball in the pre-game report, the victory came at just the right time for the visitors, who needed a lift after a tough week.

It took Atlético barely three minutes to strike. Giuliano Simeone, son of the coach, smashed in a well-taken volley after Betis failed to deal with a long throw from Dávid Hancko. It was a proper Simeone-style goal, scrappy, quick, and full of hunger. Betis, for all their possession and intent, couldn’t find a way through. They ended the night with more shots and the ball for longer spells, but Atleti’s defence, led superbly by José María Giménez and Robin Le Normand, never looked like cracking.

Just before halftime, Álex Baena put the game to bed with a classy finish. Julián Álvarez burst forward on the counter and slipped the ball wide, and Baena did the rest by cutting inside and curling a beauty into the far corner. That goal summed up what Atleti were about on the night: calm, clinical, and patient. It’s no wonder Simeone recently hailed Álvarez’s work rate and loyalty to the club, as Softfootball earlier reported.

Real Betis missed the spark of Isco, who is still recovering from a long-term fibula injury, and struggled to create much despite the efforts of Giovani Lo Celso and Abde Ezzalzouli. The latter came closest when his free kick smashed against Jan Oblak’s crossbar, a moment that drew gasps from the home crowd. Pellegrini’s side tried, but it wasn’t their night.

Oblak’s clean sheet bolsters Atletico’s nine-game unbeaten streak, positioning them as frontrunners in the 2025-26 title race after rebounding from a midweek Champions League loss. Atletico Madrid, via their official X account, shared an insightful video clip of goalkeeper Jan Oblak executing a pivotal save to deny a clear scoring chance and keep his team leading.

Watch the video below:

The GOATkeeper #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/KYZPPqECLf

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 27, 2025

By the end, Atlético were in full control, managing the game the way Simeone loves—disciplined, compact, and efficient. The win lifts them into fourth place with 19 points, while Betis stay sixth on 16. It also extends Atlético’s dominance in this fixture, as they have now beaten Betis in four of their last six meetings.

A gritty response, a clean sheet, and a reminder that under Simeone, Atlético always find a way back.

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shared his thoughts ahead of their La Liga showdown with Real Betis tomorrow, describing Manuel Pellegrini’s men as brave, dynamic, and defensively solid, Softfootball reports.

Speaking to the media, the Argentine tactician assessed Betis’ recent form and emphasized the need for focus as Atlético aim to bounce back from their 4-0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Arsenal earlier this week, a result that left fans demanding a strong response from the team.

According to Atlético Madrid who shared an excerpt from the manager’s press conference via their official X handle, Simeone said:

El Betis has a brave attack, dynamic players in the final stretch of the game, and is defending well.

SoftFootball understands that Atlético also shared the full press conference on their official YouTube channel, giving fans an inside look at Simeone’s pre-match thoughts, tactical insights, and reflections on the team’s current form.

A victory against Betis would provide a timely morale boost for Los Rojiblancos, as they look to regain momentum in La Liga and reassert themselves among the title contenders under Simeone’s guidance.

Additionally, Atlético will have a golden opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona, who face each other in this weekend’s El Clásic, meaning one of the two Spanish giants is guaranteed to drop points.

Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone has played down any contract speculation surrounding Julián Álvarez, insisting the Argentine forward remains fully focused and happy at the club.

Speaking ahead of their upcoming La Liga fixture against Betis, Simeone cut his usual composed figure when asked about Álvarez’s future. The 25-year-old forward, who joined Atlético from Manchester City last summer, has been one of the standout performers this season, justifying why former manager Pep Guardiola revealed he was too good for a secondary role, and now rumours about a new deal have already started flying around.

Softfootball understands that Simeone, however, didn’t seem too interested in the noise and replied that he isn’t bothered about the Argentine’s contract; he is only happy that the player is happy, he was quoted by Fabrizio Romano in a post made via the sports analyst’s official X account.

He tweeted:

Diego Simeone on Julián Álvarez’s contract situation: I don’t get involved in contracts but I see him happy to be here. The club knows what’s best for the club. I see Julián fully committed.

That commitment has been evident on the field. Álvarez has not only adapted quickly to Simeone’s intense system but also brought fresh energy to Atlético’s attack, often dropping deep to link play and pressing tirelessly off the ball, exactly the kind of attitude the coach demands. He even earned praise from his manager earlier after that hat trick against Rayo Vallecano.

For Simeone, what matters isn’t whether Álvarez signs a new deal this week or next season, but that the player keeps giving his all in red and white. As long as he’s smiling, training hard, and delivering, that’s what counts, and with Atlético pushing to stay in the title race, Simeone’s trust in Álvarez’s dedication could prove key in keeping the team united amid all the outside chatter.

There’s something special brewing in Seville this Tuesday night as Real Betis welcome Atletico Madrid to the Estadio de La Cartuja for a pivotal Matchday 10 encounter. Both sides are level on 16 points, sitting fifth and sixth, respectively, and while it’s still early in the season, this feels like a match that could shape their European hopes.

For Atletico Madrid, the timing couldn’t be trickier. Just days ago, they were humbled 4–0 by Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, as reported by Softfootball. Diego Simeone’s men looked lost that night, and the coach will expect a fiery response in Seville.

Julian Alvarez, who’s been sensational with eight goals and three assists, could be key once again. As reported by Softfootball, Pep Guardiola recently spoke about the Argentine forward, saying that Alvarez deserved to play more, and he’s surely proving that now.

Meanwhile, Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis are quietly flying. They battled to a 2–2 draw with Villarreal, then ground out a 0–0 away at Genk in the Europa League—stretching their unbeaten run to eight matches. Betis look confident, and their home form has been superb, with just one defeat in their last twelve La Liga home fixtures.

Team News

Real Betis: Isco remains out with a fractured fibula. Antony, in good touch with three goals, will likely start on the right. Amrabat could return after missing midweek action.
Atletico Madrid: Johnny Cardoso is doubtful, but Koke, Oblak, and Gimenez are ready to go. Simeone might not change much tactically despite that Arsenal defeat.

Possible Lineups

Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Valles; Ruibal, Bartra, Gómez, Rodríguez; Altimira, Deossa; Antony, Lo Celso, Riquelme; Bakambu.
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Le Normand, Hancko; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez; Sorloth, Alvarez.

Real Betis posted on their official X account to build excitement for their LaLiga home match against Atlético Madrid, highlighting the emotional return to familiar grounds after recent away fixtures.

Two days to be at home again #RealBetisAtleti pic.twitter.com/cyjGbrUsFR

— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) October 25, 2025

Softfootball’s Prediction

Betis have not lost in their last eight and look sharp at home. Atletico’s away form of no wins in six remains a concern. Expect intensity, maybe a bit of chaos. Betis might just snatch it.

Prediction: Real Betis 2–1 Atletico Madrid.