Atlético Madrileño returned to Alcalá de Henares for a crucial clash against Betis Deportivo, following a goalless draw in Teruel. For the red-and-whites, managed by Fernando Torres, this match was vital to put pressure on Eldense and Sabadell in the standings, while the green-and-whites aimed to move closer to safety. Every match at this stage of the season holds significant importance.

The game started promisingly for Atlético Madrileño. In the 4th minute, Miguel Cubo forced a red card for a Betis defender due to a last-man foul, giving his side a numerical advantage. However, this superiority did not immediately translate into fluid play, as Torres's reserve side struggled to cleanly build out from the back.

The lead came from a brilliant move by Arnau Ortiz down the left flank, who, after beating his marker, set up Adrián Corral. The Cantabrian defender beat Manu González with a powerful left-footed strike, scoring his second goal of the season and making it 1-0. The joy in Alcalá was short-lived, as Borja Alonso, assisted by Pablo García, equalized for Betis Deportivo just minutes later.

One of the most controversial moments of the match occurred when Rafa Llorente won the ball back, and Arnau Ortiz cut inside the box to score, making it 2-1. However, the referee called a non-existent foul just as the ball crossed the line. After an FVS review, the decision was upheld, leaving the crowd in Alcalá in disbelief. This incident added to the constant complaints about the poor refereeing standard in the division.

After the break, Fernando Torres, known as "El Niño", made key changes, bringing on Marko Perovic and Rayane Belaid for Romeo Hueso and Miguel Cubo. These substitutions aimed to revitalize the team and add freshness to the attack, demonstrating the manager's intent to push for a victory despite the adversities and controversy.