The Metropolitano, an impregnable fortress for Atlético against Betis
Atlético de Madrid is preparing to host Real Betis at the Metropolitano, a match that has historically been favorable for the Colchoneros. The statistics are conclusive: of the 68 official matches played on Atlético’s ground, Betis has only achieved victory on 6 occasions, representing a meager 9% of the total.
In addition, they have suffered 46 defeats (67%) and 16 draws (24%). Since the arrival of Diego ‘Cholo’ Simeone to the Rojiblanco bench, Atlético’s dominance has intensified even further. Betis has only been able to scratch a draw and has suffered ten defeats at the Atlético stronghold.
The few Verdiblancas joys are limited to some isolated goals. It is true that Betis has achieved historic victories in Madrid, such as the 0-2 that precipitated the arrival of Simeone or the triumphs in the 2004/05 and 2007/08 seasons.
However, these moments of glory are exceptions in a history dominated by Atlético. Betis’ first victory took almost half a century to arrive, in the 1980/81 season, with a resounding 0-4 thrashing. In the 90s, they added two more triumphs. Despite these antecedents, the Metropolitano presents itself as a major challenge for Betis, where Atlético will seek to reaffirm its superiority and continue adding important points.
