How to watch today's Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis La Liga game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Atletico Madrid will be desperate to bounce back in La Liga when they host an in-form Real Betis at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

There's no denying Diego Simeone has redefined the standards at Atletico, turning them from mid-table obscurity into European contenders, but with the investment poured into the squad in recent years, expectations are higher than ever. And once again, Los Rojiblancos seem to have come up short.

Their latest stumble came midweek with a disappointing 2-0 defeat away at Osasuna. Goals from Alejandro Catena and Ante Budimir handed Vicente Moreno's side a valuable win and left Atleti licking their wounds.

In contrast, Real Betis have been flying since the turn of the year. Still firmly in the race for a top-five finish, and with a Europa Conference League final against Chelsea on the horizon, Manuel Pellegrini's men are closing out the season with plenty on the line. However, their momentum has slowed slightly with back-to-back draws, most recently clawing back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 result at Rayo Vallecano thanks to second-half strikes from Cucho Hernandez and the ever-influential Isco.

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How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis online - TV channels & live streams

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Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis kick-off time

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Riyadh Air Metropolitano

La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Betis will be played at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.

It will kick off at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in the US.

Team news & squads

Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis lineups

Atletico Madrid

4-4-2

Formation

4-2-3-1

BET

13

J. Oblak

21

J. Galan

14

M. Llorente

24

R. Le Normand

15

C. Lenglet

6

C

Koke

5

R. De Paul

22

G. Simeone

12

S. Lino

19

J. Alvarez

9

A. Soerloth

13

Adrian

15

R. Perraud

24

C

A. Ruibal

6

Natan

32

N. Mendy

10

A. Ezzalzouli

20

G. Lo Celso

18

P. Fornals

16

S. Altimira

4

J. Cardoso

11

C. Bakambu

4-2-3-1

BET

ATM

-Line up

• 13

  J. Oblak

• 21

  J. Galan

• 14

  M. Llorente

• 24

  R. Le Normand

  45’ + 3’

• 15

  C. Lenglet

• 6

  Koke (C)

• 5

  R. De Paul

  70’

• 22

  G. Simeone

  80’

• 12

  S. Lino

  45’ + 3’

  80’

• 19

  J. Alvarez

  10’, 75’

  90’ + 6’

  90’ + 9’

• 9

  A. Soerloth

  70’

Substitutes

• 3

  C. Azpilicueta

• 7

  A. Griezmann

  70’

  75’

• 11

  T. Lemar

• 2

  J. Gimenez

• 23

  Reinildo

• 16

  N. Molina

  80’

  90’ + 3’

• 17

  R. Riquelme

• 20

  A. Witsel

  90’ + 9’

• 10

  A. Correa

  80’

  90’ + 6’

• 1

  J. Musso

• 31

  A. Gomis

• 4

  C. Gallagher

  70’

Manager

• D. Simeone

BET

-Line up

• 13

  Adrian

• 15

  R. Perraud

• 24

  A. Ruibal (C)

  82’

• 6

  Natan

• 32

  N. Mendy

  89’

• 10

  A. Ezzalzouli

  46’

• 20

  G. Lo Celso

  67’

  82’

• 18

  P. Fornals

  67’

• 16

  S. Altimira

  46’

• 4

  J. Cardoso

• 11

  C. Bakambu

  46’

Substitutes

• 30

  G. Garcia

• 12

  R. Rodriguez

• 5

  M. Bartra

• 19

  J. Hernandez

  46’

• 22

  Isco

  46’

• 7

  Antony

  46’

• 36

  J. Rodriguez

• 31

  G. Fernandes

• 14

  W. Carvalho

  82’

• 40

  A. Ortiz

  82’

Manager

• M. Pellegrini

Atletico Madrid team news

Simeone had a clean bill of health for the Osasuna trip and, with no new injury concerns, should have a full-strength squad at his disposal again. Expect some rotation, though — Antoine Griezmann, Samuel Lino, Nahuel Molina, and Conor Gallagher are all pushing for a recall, while Clement Lenglet might get the nod in central defence. Up top, Julian Alvarez is likely to partner Griezmann, with Alexander Sorloth — the subject of transfer rumours — possibly making way.

Real Betis team news

As for Betis, they'll have to make do without Ezequiel Avila and Diego Llorente, both sidelined by hamstring issues. Juanmi, Hector Bellerin, and Marc Roca remain doubtful, while Youssouf Sabaly could miss out after limping off against Rayo, paving the way for Aitor Ruibal to step in at right-back.

The creative spark of Antony and Isco has been key for Betis in recent weeks, and both are expected to start once more, with Cucho Hernandez leading the line as the Verdiblancos look to keep their European dream alive.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

ATM

Last 5 matches

BET

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Real Betis

  1

  -

  0

  Atletico Madrid

• Atletico Madrid

  2

  -

  1

  Real Betis

• Real Betis

  0

  -

  0

  Atletico Madrid

• Atletico Madrid

  1

  -

  0

  Real Betis

• Real Betis

  1

  -

  2

  Atletico Madrid

5

Goals scored

3

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

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