Felix double spurs Atletico to victory over Betis
SEVILLE : Joao Felix scored twice as he helped Atletico Madrid earn a 3-1 win at Real Betis in LaLiga on Sunday, ensuring they leapfrogged their rivals into fourth place in the standings.
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La Liga result - Fantastic Joao Felix scores twice as Atletico Madrid beat Real Betis to move into fourth
Atletico Madrid moved into fourth in the La Liga table after beating Real Betis 3-1 in a frenetic contest at the Estadio Benito Villamarin. Cristian Tello cancelled out Joao Felix’s second minute strike just before half-time, but the 22-year-old forward struck again just past the hour mark before substitute Thomas Lemar scored with ten minutes to go to give Atletico an important victory.
La Liga result - Fantastic Joao Felix nets double as Atletico Madrid beat Real Betis to move into fourth
Atletico Madrid moved into fourth in the La Liga table after beating Real Betis 3-1 in a frenetic contest at the Estadio Benito Villamarin. Cristian Tello cancelled out Joao Felix’s second minute strike just before half-time, but the 22-year-old forward struck again just past the hour mark before substitute Thomas Lemar scored with 10 minutes to go to give Atletico an important victory.
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