La Liga Regular Season - 4
Atletico Madrid 2 - 0 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' P. Barrios (J. Alvarez)
Dani Parejo 24'
32' Julián Álvarez
HT
46' ↓ J. Alvarez ↑A. Sorloth
52' N. Gonzalez (M. Llorente)
↓ A. Moleiro ↑S. Comesana 64'
↓ T. Partey ↑P. Gueye 64'
↓ N. Pepe ↑A. Perez 64'
Renato Veiga 65'
73' Matteo Ruggeri
76' ↓ M. Ruggeri ↑D. Hancko
76' ↓ N. Gonzalez ↑C. Gallagher
77' ↓ R. Le Normand ↑M. Pubill
↓ G. Mikautadze ↑T. Oluwaseyi 79'
↓ S. Cardona ↑A. Pedraza 79'
83' ↓ Atletico Madrid ↑J. Galan
Santiago Mouriño 84'
Alfonso Pedraza 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
J. Oblak 
PROVOCATEUR
1
fouls won
1
fouls won
1
Duels Won
0
pens won
Defenders
M. Llorente 
MAGNET
104
activity
104
activity
97
passes
7
duels
R. Le Normand 
LATE SHIFT
13
late mins
13
late mins
77
total mins
77
entry
C. Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
M. Ruggeri
LATE SHIFT
14
late mins
14
late mins
76
total mins
76
entry
Midfielders
G. Simeone 
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
P. Barrios 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Koke
MAGNET
86
activity
86
activity
80
passes
6
duels
N. Gonzalez
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
Forwards
A. Griezmann
MAGNET
53
activity
53
activity
49
passes
4
duels
J. Alvarez 
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
1
assists
24%
pass acc
BENCH
J. Musso 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
S. Esquivel
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
N. Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
D. Hancko
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
7
total mins
Started
entry
M. Pubill 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
J. Galan
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
C. Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
14
total mins
Started
entry
J. Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Monserrate
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Sorloth
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
C. Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
G. Raspadori
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Luiz Junior 
SIEVE
33%
save %
33%
save %
2
conceded
1
saves
Defenders
S. Mourino 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
4
tackles
75%
duel win %
J. Foyth
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
R. Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
S. Cardona
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
Midfielders
T. Buchanan
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
T. Partey
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
64
total mins
64
entry
D. Parejo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
A. Moleiro
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Forwards
N. Pepe
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
64
total mins
64
entry
G. Mikautadze
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
4
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
D. Conde
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Tenas
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
R. Marin
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
P. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Comesana
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
26
total mins
Started
entry
P. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
26
total mins
Started
entry
M. Solomon
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
I. Akhomach
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
T. Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
A. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
26
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/01/2025 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| 19/08/2024 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 01/04/2024 | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 12/11/2023 | Atletico Madrid | 3 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 04/06/2023 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 21/08/2022 | Atletico Madrid | 0 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 09/01/2022 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 29/08/2021 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio Wanda Metropolitano |
| 28/02/2021 | Villarreal | 0 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
25/01/2025
19/08/2024
01/04/2024
12/11/2023
04/06/2023
21/08/2022
09/01/2022
29/08/2021
28/02/2021
Atletico Madrid Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +10
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atlético Madrid suffocates Villarreal with clinical finishing and set-piece domination
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. The Colchoneros break their inconsistent start with a masterclass in defensive intensity that dismantles a Villarreal side arriving in third place.
Barrios ignites the spark in minute 9
From the opening whistle, Atlético Madrid imposed their tempo. J. Álvarez orchestrated the opening sequence, and P. Barrios showed no mercy: goal in the 9th. That early strike defined the match's balance immediately. With 11 corners throughout the contest, the Colchoneros applied systematic pressure that never allowed the visitors breathing room. Marcos Llorente was the architect of that chance-creation machine, distributing play from defense with surgical precision.
González seals the verdict in the 52nd
N. González put the match beyond doubt in the second half with the 2-0, again assisted by Llorente. By then, this was a one-sided affair. With 61% possession and 626 completed passes (89% accuracy), Simeone's outfit controlled every blade of grass. Koke was the central engine, dictating tempo from midfield. Jan Oblak barely broke a sweat in goal—just one save required—a testament to Atlético's near-impenetrable defense.
Villarreal left without answers
Villarreal arrived third with 7 points but became an uncomfortable spectator tonight. Only 1 shot on target, 39% possession, 396 passes. The Yellow Submarine tried to compete—15 fouls committed proved the effort—but never found the rhythm to trouble Atlético. The Colchoneros' intensity was overwhelming from kickoff.
Key Questions
What was the tactical difference?
Possession dominance (61% vs 39%) and set-piece pressure. Atlético generated 11 corners; Villarreal managed 3. Llorente was pivotal in creation.
What does this mean for Atlético?
Breaks inconsistent run (1W-2D-1L). Rises to 8 points in 5 matches. Rebuilds confidence after shaky season start.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Survival Stakes at the Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A shocking slide down the table has transformed this high-profile clash into a gritty fight for top-flight survival.
The Setup
On September 13, 2025, Atletico Madrid enters the stadium facing an existential crisis. Despite a recent run of four wins in five, they sit precariously in 15th place, making the Stakes for this encounter unusually high. Their opponents, Villarreal, arrive in peak Form with five consecutive victories, occupying the 3rd spot in La Liga. While the home side boasts Stars like J. Álvarez, their tactical Balance has been fragile all season, leaving them vulnerable to a Villarreal side that has mastered the art of clinical finishing through Etta Eyong and Tajon Buchanan.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation will feature Villarreal’s high-velocity attack, led by the red-hot Tajon Buchanan, against the Atletico Madrid defensive unit. With the home side's backline struggling for consistency, Buchanan’s ability to exploit space in the final third will likely force the hosts into a low-block setup, desperate to avoid a catastrophic defeat in this survival showdown.
Our Prediction
The game script suggests a tense opening, but Villarreal's momentum will eventually tell. Expect the visitors to exploit the home side's anxiety, with Luiz Júnior providing a safety net in goal by continuing his shot-stopping heroics. We predict a 2-1 victory for Villarreal, as their superior confidence overcomes the desperate, disjointed efforts of a side fighting the drop.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. The drama of a giant fighting for survival is unmissable.
What's the predicted outcome?
Villarreal to win 2-1, continuing their pursuit of the top spot.
Where are Atletico Madrid and Villarreal in the league table?
Atletico is currently 15th, while Villarreal sits in 3rd place.
What is Atletico Madrid's current form?
Their recent record is LWWWW, showing a late surge of points.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal) with 3 goals in 2 matches and an 8.4 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.