Atletico crushes Betis as Simeone ignites charge

Atletico Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-0 on Sunday to claim fourth place in La Liga with 19 points through 10 rounds. Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Alex Baena doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. Betis created several chances but failed to convert any attempts against the home side's defense. The visitors remain in sixth position with 16 points after the loss.