La Liga Regular Season - 38
Villarreal 5 - 1 FT Atletico Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Simeone 27'
30' D. Parejo
34' A. Perez
40' G. Mikautadze (A. Perez)
M. Pubill (A. Griezmann) 43'
45' P. Gueye (N. Pepe)
HT
↓ G. Simeone ↑A. Sorloth 46'
↓ D. Hancko ↑A. Puric 46'
↓ M. Pubill ↑M. Ruggeri 46'
54' A. Perez (N. Pepe)
↓ A. Lookman ↑J. Bonar 61'
↓ A. Baena ↑J. Morcillo 61'
66' ↓ D. Parejo ↑A. Diatta
67' ↓ A. Pedraza ↑S. Cardona
75' ↓ P. Gueye ↑L. Costa
75' ↓ A. Perez ↑P. Cabanes
88' ↓ G. Mikautadze ↑C. Macia
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Arnau Tenas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
74
Passes
8
Duels
Pau Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Marín 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Alfonso Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
Nicolas Pépé
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Pape Gueye 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Dani Parejo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Alberto Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ayoze Pérez 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.5
Rating
Georges Mikautadze 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Luiz Júnior 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergi Cardona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Logan Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willy Kambwala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Freeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alassane Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Maciá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tajon Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Cabanes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfon González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Juan Musso 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Defenders
Marcos Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Pubill
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Clément Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dávid Hancko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Alex Baena 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Koke
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
75%
Pass Acc
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Antoine Griezmann
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
45
Passes
6
Duels
Ademola Lookman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Salvi Esquivel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jan Oblak
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Ruggeri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksa Purić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Boñar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Morcillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Sørloth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayane Belaid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Luque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Cubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2025 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 0 | Villarreal | La Liga | Metropolitano Stadium |
| 01/25/2025 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| 08/19/2024 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 04/01/2024 | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 11/12/2023 | Atletico Madrid | 3 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 06/04/2023 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 08/21/2022 | Atletico Madrid | 0 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 01/09/2022 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 08/29/2021 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio Wanda Metropolitano |
| 02/28/2021 | Villarreal | 0 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
09/13/2025
01/25/2025
08/19/2024
04/01/2024
11/12/2023
06/04/2023
08/21/2022
01/09/2022
08/29/2021
02/28/2021
Villarreal Win
Atletico Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 38 GD: +26
P: 38 GD: +18
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Villarreal Decimate Atletico in First-Half Goal Frenzy
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. Villarreal unleashed a devastating attacking masterclass at Estadio de la Ceramica to dismantle Atletico Madrid and stamp their authority on the final day of the season.
Opening Act
The Stakes were exceptionally high in this top-four clash at Estadio de la Ceramica, but the opening half-hour offered little warning of the approaching storm. Atletico Madrid actually edged possession early on with 52%, probing carefully and trying to dictate the rhythm of the game from the middle of the park. Diego Simeone's tactical setup seemed solid, frustrating the home crowd. However, the entire complexion of the match exploded in the 30th minute when a clumsy challenge inside the box changed everything. D. Parejo stepped up to the spot, confidently converting the penalty to break the stubborn deadlock. That single moment flipped a psychological switch for the hosts. Scarcely four minutes later, A. Perez doubled the advantage with a clinical finish, igniting a wild Intensity that left the visiting defenders completely shell-shocked and scrambling for cover.
The Pivot
The true breaking point arrived during an absurd ten-minute goal flurry that completely dismantled the visitors. Riding the momentum, G. Mikautadze made it three in the 40th minute, capping off a lethal attacking sequence. Although M. Pubill instantly pulled one back for the visitors just three minutes later off a perfectly weighted A. Griezmann feed, the Balance of power never truly shifted back to the capital club. The hosts refused to let Atletico breathe. Right on the stroke of halftime, in the 45th minute, P. Gueye slammed home a devastating fourth goal following a brilliant N. Pepe delivery. This relentless pressure meant the yellow submarine had essentially sunk their prestigious rivals before the halftime whistle even blew, effectively killing any lingering hopes of a second-half resurgence.
Resolution
Entering the second half with a commanding 4-1 lead, the hosts kept their foot firmly on the gas pedal. In the 54th minute, Perez secured his spectacular brace to cap off a monumental 5-1 victory. N. Pepe grabbed his second assist of the night, slicing through a fractured and demoralised Atletico defence with ease. The home side generated a staggering 2.45 expected goals and ruthlessly tested the keeper with eight shots on target across the ninety minutes. This historic result not only cements Villarreal's Champions League credentials by securing third place but also serves as a massive statement of intent. To demolish a direct rival in such a comprehensive manner on the final day of the La Liga season sends a powerful message to the rest of the continent ahead of their upcoming European campaign.
Key Questions
What made Ayoze Pérez the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the attack with two brilliant goals and an assist, leading the line perfectly and exploiting the visitors' defensive chaos with ruthless efficiency.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A frantic 15-minute spell before halftime saw a penalty break the tactical deadlock, sparking a wild exchange of five goals in rapid succession.
What does this mean for Villarreal's season?
This decisive 5-1 win over a direct rival cements their third-place finish and sends a huge warning shot ahead of next season's Champions League campaign.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A high-stakes showdown on the final day
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. Locked on identical points and goal difference, this winner-takes-all clash decides third place in La Liga's ultimate curtain-closer.
The Setup
On May 24, 2026, the Estadio de la Ceramica hosts a blockbuster end to the season. The Stakes are off the charts, with both sides sitting exactly on 69 points fighting for a top-three finish. The Balance of this fixture is incredibly tight, though Villarreal carry a slight edge on home turf. Atletico Madrid roll into town boasting an imposing Form rating following four wins in their last five, ensuring the pitch will be packed with Stars looking to end their campaigns in style.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Georges Mikautadze and Antoine Griezmann. The home side's surging forward will relentlessly test the visitors' backline, while Griezmann's movement and vision remain the key to unlocking the hosts' defense on the counter.
Our Expectation
Expect a cagey, tactical first half before desperation opens the game up. Our take is a narrow 2-1 victory for Villarreal, leaning heavily on their roaring home crowd to find a late breakthrough.