(LaLiga 2025/26) Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal Match Preview with schedule, form, and predicted lineups
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Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal Live
🔍 Match Preview
Fixture: Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal
Competition: LaLiga 2025/26, Matchday 4
Date & Time: Sunday, 14 September 2025 — 21:00 CEST
Venue: Civitas Metropolitano, Madrid
What’s at Stake
Atlético Madrid under Simeone stays one of the toughest teams to break down, combining defensive discipline with threats like Griezmann and Morata. Villarreal, under Marcelino, focuses on possession and fast transitions.
Both teams aim for European spots, making this clash key early in the standings.
📈 Form & Key Stats
| Aspect | Atlético Madrid | Villarreal |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Form (25/26) | Strong home form, solid defence, unbeaten | Mixed — strong attack but defensive issues |
| Head-to-Head | Often win at home; last season 2–0 win | Have upset Atleti in past seasons |
| Style & Strengths | Compact 4-4-2, high pressing, creativity via Griezmann | Technical midfield (Parejo), fast wingers, striker depth |
🚨 Team News
Atlético Madrid
- Giménez recovering and may not start
- Reinildo working back to full fitness
- Griezmann, Morata & Koke fit
Villarreal
- Juan Foyth injured
- Yeremy Pino doubtful (knee)
- Gerard Moreno expected to start
🧰 Predicted Lineups
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2)
GK: Jan Oblak
DEF: Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, Mario Hermoso, Samuel Lino
MID: Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Saúl Ñíguez, Thomas Lemar
FWD: Antoine Griezmann, Álvaro Morata
Villarreal (4-3-3)
GK: Filip Jörgensen
DEF: Kiko Femenía, Jorge Cuenca, Aïssa Mandi, Alfonso Pedraza
MID: Dani Parejo, Étienne Capoue, Álex Baena
FWD: Gerard Moreno, Alexander Sørloth, Ilias Akhomach
🎯 Prediction & What to Watch
Likely Result: Atlético Madrid slightly favoured — predicted 2–1.
Key Battles
- Griezmann vs Villarreal midfield — his role in creating chances
- Morata vs Cuenca/Mandi — aerial duels
- Parejo vs Koke — midfield tempo control
Atlético Edge: Home advantage, discipline, Griezmann’s form.
Villarreal Threat: Moreno–Sørloth partnership, fast counter-attacks.
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