Round 38 ·
HT: 4-1
Updated:
Half Time
4–1
90 Min
5–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Villarreal
4-4-2 · Marcelino Garcia Garcia
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Atletico Madrid
4-3-3 · Diego Simeone
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The scoreline reflected a first half that tilted sharply homeward before the hosts kept control after the break. Villarreal moved to 69 points from 37 played, while Atletico Madrid also stood on 69 points from 37, so the result mattered well beyond the final whistle. For fans in Mauritius, it was the kind of finish that matched the late Sunday 24 May, 23:00 +04 slot on Canal+ Africa and MBC.
Marcelino Garcia Garcia's side lined up in a 4-4-2 and turned their season numbers into a decisive performance. Villarreal came in with 21 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses, plus 67 goals for and 45 against, and they finished with the same 22 goal difference as Atletico Madrid but with the brighter night in front of goal. Diego Simeone's 4-3-3 team also arrived on 69 points, 21 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses, yet the away defence that had conceded 39 across 37 games was opened up repeatedly. That contrast between the two teams' league profiles made the final result feel as significant as the table position itself.
The game broke open through a run of home goals between 30 and 54 minutes. Villarreal took the lead from a penalty at 30, then added goals at 34 and 40 before Atletico Madrid answered at 43. The home side restored control with another goal at 45 and finished the job with a final strike at 54. Atletico Madrid also collected a yellow card at 27, which added to a spell where they were already chasing the match. The half-time score of 4-1 told the story of the first period, and the ordinary-time finish of 5-1 underlined that the margin was not softened after the interval.
There was also wider league context around the result. Villarreal finished third on 69 points, with Atletico Madrid fourth on 69, and the gap between the top two stayed at 8 points as Barcelona sat on 94 and Real Madrid on 86. That means the night sat inside a tight zone of the table where goal difference, points and every late-season detail still carried weight. Villarreal's 22 goal difference matched Atletico Madrid's 22, but the home side's 67 goals for were backed by a five-goal return in the biggest attacking display of the evening. For supporters in Mauritius, the fixture delivered a clear picture of how close the upper end of LaLiga remained at Round 38.
The match leaves Villarreal with the sharper final impression after a night shaped by goals at 30, 34, 40, 43, 45 and 54 and by the contrast between the two teams' league numbers. In Mauritius, where the game was set for Sunday 24 May, 23:00 +04 and carried on Canal+ Africa and MBC, the result offered a late-night reminder of how quickly Round 38 could swing between sides tied so closely in the table.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid should ask a clear question of both sides: who can handle the tension, control the key moments, and keep their structure when the game tightens? At Estadio de la Ceramica, the stakes will be more than points alone. This will be a test of character and tactical discipline, where one lapse in concentration or one decisive spell of control could shift the balance.
Both teams are set to line up in a 4-4-2, which should keep the contest compact and intense. Without leaning on advanced metrics, the match will be read through momentum, chance quality, and the way each side manages control phases. Villarreal will likely want a high-tempo start, using pressing to unsettle Atletico Madrid and create early chances through transitions. Atletico, by contrast, should look to absorb pressure, stay connected between the lines, and wait for the right moments to break forward with purpose.
Marcelino Garcia Garcia will be judged on the balance of his pressing and the discipline of his rest-defense. If Villarreal push too aggressively, Atletico’s experience in handling compact games could expose spaces behind the first wave. If Villarreal stay organised while circulating the ball with patience, they could create the kind of pressure that forces turnovers in useful areas. For supporters in Mauritius following La Liga closely, this kind of tactical duel will offer a familiar kind of tension: a match where one clean sequence in transition or one well-worked set piece could alter the whole evening.
Atletico Madrid will likely trust their collective shape and experience, while Villarreal will need clarity in pressing triggers and sharper finishing when opportunities arrive. The longer the match stays balanced, the more every transition, foul, and dead-ball situation will carry weight.
The final detail could be a single tactical adjustment after halftime.
Villarreal with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Atletico Madrid: 52%.
Alassane Diatta from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Koke swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Logan Costa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Koke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Santiago Mourino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Santiago Mourino from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antoine Griezmann swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Rafa Marin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Javier Bonar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Villarreal
The game is restarted
Georges Mikautadze is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Carlos Macia.
Georges Mikautadze is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Georges Mikautadze is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Pau Navarro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Logan Costa from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Santiago Mourino from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Aleksa Puric relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Atletico Madrid: 52%.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Javi Morcillo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid has resigned and is just waiting for the referee to finish the match.
Pau Cabanes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Juan Musso as he comes out and claims the ball
Aleksa Puric makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Sergi Cardona makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
Matteo Ruggeri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal concedes a foul on Obed Vargas but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Koke wins an air challenge against Nicolas Pepe
Aleksa Puric relieves the pressure with a clearance
Clement Lenglet from Atletico Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolas Pepe
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Santiago Mourino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alexander Soerloth from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alberto Moleiro swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Georges Mikautadze as he directs a shot on target, but Juan Musso saves it
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Atletico Madrid: 52%.
Alexander Soerloth sends a header towards goal, but Arnau Tenas is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Koke from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Matteo Ruggeri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Pau Cabanes wins an air challenge against Matteo Ruggeri
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Marcos Llorente is penalised for pushing Sergi Cardona
Javier Bonar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aleksa Puric wins an air challenge against Georges Mikautadze
Alexander Soerloth from Atletico Madrid is ruled offside
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid sends an effort wide of target
Antoine Griezmann goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Antoine Griezmann but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Antoine Griezmann finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Antoine Griezmann creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Javier Bonar from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 47%, Atletico Madrid: 53%.
Ayoze Perez is leaving the field to be replaced by Pau Cabanes in a tactical substitution.
Pape Gueye is leaving the field to be replaced by Logan Costa in a tactical substitution.
Alexander Soerloth is penalised for pushing Santiago Mourino
Marcos Llorente makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rafa Marin from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Matteo Ruggeri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Santiago Mourino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
Santiago Mourino from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Juan Musso as he comes out and claims the ball
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marcos Llorente makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Obed Vargas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Santiago Mourino from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Koke swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Rafa Marin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Atletico Madrid: 52%.
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Koke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal trips Javier Bonar
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Juan Musso as he comes out and claims the ball
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pape Gueye relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Juan Musso as he comes out and claims the ball
Alfonso Pedraza is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergi Cardona in a tactical substitution.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Daniel Parejo is leaving the field to be replaced by Alassane Diatta in a tactical substitution.
Javi Morcillo from Atletico Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel Parejo
The referee signals a free kick as Alexander Soerloth from Atletico Madrid trips Pau Navarro
Ball possession: Villarreal: 47%, Atletico Madrid: 53%.
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Juan Musso from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Villarreal
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Javi Morcillo in a tactical substitution.
Ademola Lookman is leaving the field to be replaced by Javier Bonar in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Santiago Mourino from Villarreal trips Ademola Lookman
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are satisfied with the result up to the point.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 46%, Atletico Madrid: 54%.
Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Aleksa Puric successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ayoze Perez is blocked
Matteo Ruggeri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Aleksa Puric from Atletico Madrid trips Alberto Moleiro
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Rafa Marin from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Ademola Lookman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Daniel Parejo from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Clement Lenglet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Daniel Parejo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 47%, Atletico Madrid: 53%.
Ayoze Perez made the key pass for the goal!
Nicolas Pepe provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ayoze Perez scores with the right foot!
Nicolas Pepe creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alejandro Baena relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Ademola Lookman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Villarreal
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Juan Musso as he comes out and claims the ball
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
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Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 44%, Atletico Madrid: 56%.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Santiago Mourino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aleksa Puric relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Villarreal
Alejandro Baena from Atletico Madrid tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Rafa Marin from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antoine Griezmann swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Giuliano Simeone is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexander Soerloth in a tactical substitution.
David Hancko is leaving the field to be replaced by Aleksa Puric in a tactical substitution.
Marc Pubill is leaving the field to be replaced by Matteo Ruggeri in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
Villarreal has been the better team in this half
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Villarreal: 45%, Atletico Madrid: 55%.
Clement Lenglet wins an air challenge against Ayoze Perez
Goal kick for Villarreal
Obed Vargas fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Pape Gueye relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Alejandro Baena from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Santiago Mourino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Marc Pubill makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The cross by Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Marcos Llorente from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Pape Gueye relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Santiago Mourino relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Giuliano Simeone from Atletico Madrid but his header goes wide
Antoine Griezmann swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
A great goal by Pape Gueye
Nicolas Pepe provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Pape Gueye from Villarreal beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
Nicolas Pepe creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
David Hancko relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Pepe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Obed Vargas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Juan Musso from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marc Pubill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alberto Moleiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
With the goal, Atletico Madrid have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
Arnau Tenas with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Antoine Griezmann provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O O A A A L - Marc Pubill from Atletico Madrid heads the ball from close range into the net.
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid swings in the corner from the right.
Good effort by Giuliano Simeone as he directs a shot on target, but Arnau Tenas saves it
Pau Navarro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
A wonderful team goal!
Georges Mikautadze managed to score from an easy position.
Ayoze Perez provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Georges Mikautadze scores with the right foot!
Ayoze Perez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Villarreal start a counter attack
Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Marcos Llorente from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Nicolas Pepe shoots from outside the box, but Juan Musso has it under control
Nicolas Pepe tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Juan Musso
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Pape Gueye makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Good effort by Antoine Griezmann as he directs a shot on target, but Arnau Tenas saves it
Koke creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Ademola Lookman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
The cross by Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Marcos Llorente relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Santiago Mourino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are satisfied with the result up to the point.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alberto Moleiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 46%, Atletico Madrid: 54%.
David Hancko with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
G O O O A A A L - Ayoze Perez reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!
David Hancko from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Alfonso Pedraza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Ademola Lookman hand-balls
Ademola Lookman controls the ball with his hand
The cross by Koke from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Obed Vargas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Nicolas Pepe relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Alejandro Baena from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Koke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Antoine Griezmann relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Rafa Marin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 43%, Atletico Madrid: 57%.
Villarreal managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
G O O O A A A L - Daniel Parejo from Villarreal puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Juan Musso chose the wrong side.
PENALTY - Juan Musso from Atletico Madrid concedes a penalty for tripping Nicolas Pepe.
Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
Giuliano Simeone commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Giuliano Simeone commits a rough foul on Alberto Moleiro
Arnau Tenas from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Villarreal
Alejandro Baena fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Villarreal: 40%, Atletico Madrid: 60%.
Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid takes a short corner kick from the right.
Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antoine Griezmann wins an air challenge against Alfonso Pedraza
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Giuliano Simeone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alberto Moleiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
Santiago Mourino from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Atletico Madrid: 52%.
Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Daniel Parejo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Giuliano Simeone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Obed Vargas successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Pape Gueye is blocked
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Ayoze Perez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marc Pubill makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by David Hancko from Atletico Madrid successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Santiago Mourino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Ayoze Perez from Villarreal trips Clement Lenglet
Ball possession: Villarreal: 35%, Atletico Madrid: 65%.
Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Arnau Tenas from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antoine Griezmann swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Rafa Marin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Obed Vargas relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Pape Gueye makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Georges Mikautadze as he directs a shot on target, but Juan Musso saves it
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Villarreal: 37%, Atletico Madrid: 63%.
Safe hands from Juan Musso as he comes out and claims the ball
The cross by Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Oh no. From a promising position Ayoze Perez from Villarreal miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
Marc Pubill from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Alejandro Baena from Atletico Madrid goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rafa Marin
Rafa Marin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Juan Musso from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
A shot by Ayoze Perez is blocked
Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
David Hancko successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nicolas Pepe is blocked
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Clement Lenglet from Atletico Madrid trips Ayoze Perez
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Navarro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daniel Parejo from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Villarreal are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Villarreal: 24%, Atletico Madrid: 76%.
Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Antoine Griezmann is penalised for pushing Pau Navarro
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Atletico Madrid
Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
Koke successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nicolas Pepe is blocked
Villarreal are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
Pape Gueye relieves the pressure with a clearance
Atletico Madrid take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rafa Marin from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pau Navarro from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Atletico Madrid are trying to create something here.
Atletico Madrid are in control of the ball.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Atletico Madrid kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Estadio de la Ceramica, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Estadio de la Ceramica where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Estadio de la Ceramica where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Estadio de la Ceramica, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Estadio de la Ceramica, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Estadio de la Ceramica. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Mauritius have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Mauritius broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
The match kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 23:00 +04 in Mauritius.
Local broadcast partners for Mauritius have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Mauritius broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Villarreal list Juan Foyth as injured. Atletico Madrid list Nahuel Molina, Julian Alvarez, and Jose Gimenez as injured. No suspensions are listed for either team.
Across the last 8 meetings between Villarreal and Atletico Madrid, Villarreal have 2 wins, there have been 3 draws, and Atletico Madrid have 3 wins.
This is a LaLiga Round 38 match at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Spain.
Status
Finished
Attendance
18,682
Minute
58'
Winner
Villarreal
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