Antony's audacious long-range shot brought down Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano, putting them at a disadvantage in the race for a top 3 finish in La Liga.
Atletico Madrid hosted Real Betis determined to secure all three points, but instead suffered a painful defeat at home against Real Betis.
The match was evenly contested for the first half hour, until the visitors made the difference in the 28th minute. From outside the penalty area, Antony unleashed a daring long-range shot into the near corner, leaving goalkeeper Oblak with no chance to react, giving Betis the lead.
The conceded goal forced Atletico to push their lines higher for the remainder of the match. Coach Simeone's team constantly launched attacks, increasing the pressure with wing attacks and long balls.
However, Real Betis' defense played tightly, maintaining good spacing and successfully neutralizing all of the home team's attempts.
Despite creating numerous opportunities in the second half, Atletico were unable to find an equalizer. The match ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for Real Betis.
This result helps Betis maintain their firm hold on fifth place in the standings. Conversely, Atletico faces the risk of losing third place as they are only three points ahead of Villarreal but have played two more games, making the race for the top spots in La Liga even more intense.