Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal
Villarreal snatch draw with two penalties
Atletico Madrid's lead undone by Gerard Moreno and G. Mikautadze from the spot.
Atletico Madrid looked set for a comfortable win after Marc Pubill's 59th-minute strike, but Villarreal fought back with two second-half penalties converted by Gerard Moreno and G. Mikautadze. G. Simeone's late goal for Atletico ensured a 2-2 draw, but it was Villarreal who stole a share of the spoils. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 2-0 home win.
Outcome probability
The new La Liga season kicks off with Atletico Madrid facing Villarreal in what promises to be a tactical battle. Both teams are looking to set the tone early, with Atletico bolstered by the arrival of M. Hjulmand and adjusting to the departure of A. Griezmann.
Key facts
- 1.Atletico Madrid have signed M. Hjulmand this summer, strengthening their midfield.
- 2.A. Griezmann has departed Atletico Madrid as a free agent.
- 3.Villarreal have made no notable summer signings or departures.
- 4.Atletico Madrid are predicted to win 2-0, leading 1-0 at halftime.
- 5.The match is expected to feature around four yellow cards.
- 6.Villarreal finished last season with a better goal difference than Atletico Madrid.
- 7.This is the second round of the regular La Liga season.
The context
This fixture marks the second round of the regular season, with both sides eager to make a strong start. Atletico Madrid, also known as Los Colchoneros, have strengthened their midfield with the signing of M. Hjulmand, aiming to add stability and creativity. Villarreal, meanwhile, enter the match without notable summer changes, relying on continuity to challenge their opponents.
Analysis
Despite Villarreal's superior goal difference last season, Atletico Madrid's home advantage and summer business give them the edge. The prediction leans towards a 2-0 home win, with Atletico expected to lead 1-0 at halftime. The match is also anticipated to be competitive, with around four cards likely, reflecting a keenly contested encounter.
Prediction
We foresee Atletico Madrid taking control early, securing a 1-0 lead by halftime and doubling their advantage in the second half to finish 2-0 winners. Their tactical discipline and fresh midfield addition should help them keep Villarreal at bay and claim all three points.
The verdict
As the season gets underway, Atletico Madrid look poised to make a statement with a confident win over Villarreal. The Colchoneros' blend of new talent and established grit should see them through a solid start to their campaign.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Mendoza
Mouriño
Yellow Card
Álex Baena
Yellow Card
Pubill
Assist: Simeone
Pérez
Moleiro
Moreno
Penalty
Lee Kang-In
Pubill
Koke
Yellow Card
Hjulmand
Yellow Card
Robin Le Normand
Red Card
Mikautadze
Penalty
Pépé
Mikautadze
Lookman
Simeone
Assist: Álex Baena
Santi Comesaña
Giménez
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 |  Alaves | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 |  Villarreal | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 |  Celta Vigo | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
Match Statistics
Atletico Madrid
4-4-2Starting XI
- 4Rodrigo MendozaM
- 6KokeM
- 7Lee Kang-InF
- 11A. LookmanF
- 13J. OblakG
- 17D. HanckoD
- 18Marc PubillD
- 20G. SimeoneM
- 22Álex GrimaldoD
- 23M. HjulmandM
- 24Robin Le NormandD
Substitutes
- 1J. MussoG
- 2J. GiménezD
- 5J. CardosoM
- 8Pablo BarriosM
- 10Álex BaenaM
- 12Carlos MartínF
- 14Marcos LlorenteM
- 19J. ÁlvarezF
- 30Dani MartÃnezD
Villarreal
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1Luíz JúniorG
- 8J. FoythD
- 9G. MikautadzeF
- 10Alberto MoleiroM
- 12Renato VeigaD
- 14Santi ComesañaM
- 15S. MouriñoD
- 18P. GueyeM
- 19N. PépéM
- 20Carlos RomeroD
- 22Ayoze PérezF
Substitutes
- 2Logan CostaD
- 3A. FreemanD
- 6Pau NavarroD
- 7Gerard MorenoF
- 11Ilias AkhomachF
- 17T. BuchananF
- 21T. OluwaseyiF
- 23Sergi CardonaD
- 25P. GulácsiG
- 26C. MaciaM
Atletico Madrid
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Pubill | D | 66 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Jan Oblak | G | 88 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Koke(C) | M | 66 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Giuliano Simeone | M | 88 | 7.6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Ademola Lookman | F | 79 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Dávid Hancko | D | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Kang-in Lee | F | 66 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2/4 |
| Morten Hjulmand | M | 88 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — |
| Rodrigo Mendoza | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | D | 88 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| Robin Le Normand | D | 76 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Johnny Cardoso | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Martín | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Musso | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dani Martinez | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Barrios | M | 22 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Marcos Llorente | M | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José María Giménez | D | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Baena | M | 43 | 6.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Julián Alvarez | F | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Villarreal
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | F | 79 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Nicolas Pépé | M | 79 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/5 |
| Ayoze Pérez | F | 61 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Pape Gueye | M | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Juan Foyth(C) | D | 88 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alberto Moleiro | M | 61 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/4 |
| Renato Veiga | D | 88 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Santiago Mouriño | D | 88 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Santi Comesaña | M | 85 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Luiz Júnior | G | 88 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Romero | D | 88 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Péter Gulácsi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexander Freeman | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | F | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pau Navarro | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sergi Cardona | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Logan Costa | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gerard Moreno | F | 27 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Tajon Buchanan | F | 27 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Ilias Akhomach | F | 9 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Maciá | M | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |