Real Betis Balompié 0-0 Atlético de Madrid: Player Ratings

Oblak

Not much for the ‘keeper to do between the sticks. Real Betis attempted 14 shots but placed zero on target. 5

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Azpilicueta

The veteran defender was quick to pressure the likes of Ayoze Pérez when the ball was swung out wide, and he forced multiple passes backwards while ending the match with two tackles. But he was unable to add much offensively, with the former Chelsea FC skipper a better fit in the heart of defense at this point in his career. 4.5

Savić

Ended the match with three blocked shots and two interceptions. Picked up a card for what looked like a clean tackle on Guido Rodriguez late in the first half. 6.5

Witsel

Slotted in the middle of the three center-backs, Witsel positioned himself well, often shifting to his right and containing the hosts’ attacks. 5

Hermoso

Played with physicality, winning many of his compelling battles with Youssouf Sabaly and Aitor Ruibal. When Atlético Madrid were was in possession, the defender was unafraid to roam forward, and he passed the ball at a 90 percent clip. 5.5

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Carrasco

The Belgian, attack-minded as ever, identified space out wide to receive the ball, but he had trouble exploiting it. The occasional in-swinging cross or dribble forward couldn’t break down the disciplined Betis back line. Defensively, Carrasco dropped back to aid his center-backs, but this wasn't his finest effort. 4.5

De Paul

Came up with some crunching tackles to win the ball back in the midfield. Tried to spark some offense with balls over the top or out wide, but there was an obvious Koke-sized void in the heart of Atlético’s midfield that RdP couldn’t quite fill. 6.5

Llorente

A quiet 45 minutes for the Spaniard, who — like the rest of the midfield — found it difficult to build up play and make an impact in the final third. His individual duel wins against Abner and Marc Roca were hard to come by on the right-hand side. 4

Lemar

Couldn’t create much in a deflated-looking attack. Was substituted for Morata in the second half. 4

Griezmann

Attempted to drop back between Real Betis’ midfield and defensive lines to receive and turn with the ball, but his efforts didn’t produce anything noteworthy. He attempted only two shots, unable to guide either on target. 4

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Memphis

Failed to build off a convincing first match last week, unable to notch a single shot in over an hour of play. 4

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Barrios

Came on at the half, and Atlético’s distribution and control of the game through central midfield improved quickly. The 20-year-old worked his tail off and progressed the ball forward to Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata. 5.5

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Morata

Tried to be a more direct option for the attack and had glimpses of goal, but his presence was not enough to get a goal on the scoreboard. 5

Saúl

His fresh legs added some more energy on both ends. Saúl moved the ball well and slid in for tackles. 5.5

Samuel Lino

Making his debut after an impressive loan spell at Valencia. Lino veered out wide and pressed effectively as Yannick Carrasco’s direct replacement at left wing-back. He will look to continue and take advantage of his opportunities with the team. 5

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Riquelme

Came on for Rodrigo de Paul in the 80th minute and showed a couple flashes, drifting inside and attacking half-spaces. He couldn’t do much in his limited time on the pitch, though. N/A