Koke gives Atletico de Madrid the three points

Koke puts Atletico de Madrid in front

The midfielder turned the away domain into a goal. The high pressure that Atletico the Madrid put on their rivals brought results. Fernando Torres took advantage of Xavi Torres’ mistake at the start of the play and shot towards the far post, but Adan was there. After the deflection, Koke was able to score from the penalty spot. The midfielder is back to being important for his team. Meanwhile, Betis was unable to stop “Cholo” Simeone’s men.

His goal tonight has meant three points that place the team second on the @LaLiga table. Bravo, @Koke6! #GoAtleti pic.twitter.com/ESAzykplvl

— Atleti English (@atletienglish) November 22, 2015

Away dominance

Especially towards the end and at the start of the first half. The team managed by “Cholo” Simeone was clearly superior against the home side. The Madrid team took part in the best plays of the clash. Griezmann and Carrasco, the latest missed a one on one against Adan, were close to extending their lead before half time. However, even though they were dominating and having many chances, Cholo Simeone’s side was incapable of sentencing and was close to paying for it.

Home reaction

After half time, Pepe Mel’s team came out with more energy. During the first minutes of the second half, the team from Sevilla had the opportunity to equalize. The clearest chance was for Cejudo. The midfielder shot fiercely from outside the box but Oblak appeared. The goalkeeper, with an outstanding save, deviated the ball conceding a corner kick. Betis put a lot of effort in, but it wasn’t enough.

Adan injured

Bad news for Betis. Their keeper had to leave the pitch in the 63rd minute, after crashing against Godin during a corner kick. Adan has been one of the most important players for Pepe Mel’s team this season. Last fixture against Malaga he was man of the match. Apart from Adan, Digard also suffered an injury in the 82nd minute.

Only one victory at Benito Villamarin

After winning with a single goal in La Rosaleda against Malaga, Pepe Mel’s men wanted to seal a victory for their supporters. Betis hasn’t won at home since the 3rd league fixture. They beat Real Sociedad 1-0. This time it wasn’t going to change.