Sun Oct 27 21:40:24 UTC 2024: ## Giminez’s Own Goal Hands Real Betis First LaLiga Victory Over Atlético Madrid
**Seville, Spain** – Real Betis secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on Sunday, handing Diego Simeone’s side their first defeat of the LaLiga season. The match was decided in the fourth minute when Atlético defender Jose Maria Giminez inadvertently deflected a cross from Abde Ezzalzouli past goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
The own goal was the earliest conceded by Atlético in the 21st century and proved to be the decisive moment in a game where Betis dominated possession and created numerous chances. Ezzalzouli struck the woodwork before half-time, while Vitor Roque squandered a number of golden opportunities.
Despite struggling to add a second goal, Betis maintained their dominance throughout the game, limiting Atlético to just ten shots. Late on, substitute Angel Correa twice came close to equalizing for Atlético, hitting the post before seeing another effort cannon off the crossbar.
The defeat leaves Atlético in fourth place, now ten points adrift of league leaders Barcelona. It also extends a recent slump for Simeone’s side, who have lost three of their last five matches in all competitions.
Real Betis, meanwhile, celebrated a long-awaited victory over Atlético, having lost their last five matches against them. The home side deservedly claimed the win, boasting an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.95 compared to Atlético’s 0.54.
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