Third-place Atletico Madrid slumped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Real Betis, three days after thrashing the Andalusian side in the Copa del Rey, falling further away from the top two. Alvaro Carreras put the visitors ahead midway through the second half and Mbappe struck late on to seal their win. England international Trent Alexander-Arnold made his return after injury as a substitute in the second half of Madrid's victory. Midway through the second half, Carreras conjured a goal out of nothing to give Madrid the lead. - Revenge mission -Antony's first-half strike helped Betis win at Atletico, earning his side revenge for their cup mauling, and leaving Atletico 13 points behind leaders Barcelona.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 09, 2026 13:38 UTC