Villarreal Matches Worst Start of the Season

Villarreal CF earned two points after two 2-2 draws, matching its worst start in the last decade. The first match, at the Metropolitano, ended 2-2 against Atlético with goals from Pubill, Moreno and Mikautadze, while the second game, at El Sardinero, also finished 2-2 versus Racing Santander. Under manager Íñigo Pérez, the team failed to break the draw pattern that defined the 2021-22 season.

Draw against Atlético

Villarreal CF, managed by Íñigo Pérez, faced Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano and finished 2-2. Pubill scored the opening goal, followed by two penalties from Gerard Moreno and Mikautadze that gave them the lead. However, the team lost control after Le Normand’s dismissal, and coach Simeone netted the goal that sealed the final draw.

Tie at El Sardinero

The second fixture, at El Sardinero against Racing Santander, also ended 2-2. Villarreal failed to overcome the rivalry in its own stadium, leaving the team with just two points after the first two matches.

History of the opening games

With these two draws, Villarreal matches its worst start in the last decade. In the 2021-22 season, the club also finished with two draws in the first two matches, against Granada (0-0) at home and Espanyol (0-0) in Cornellà. Since then, the club has managed to win at least one of the first two matches each campaign, and in 2022-23 and 2025-26 it achieved full victories in both games.

The current result reflects a disappointing start, but Villarreal still has the opportunity to improve in the upcoming La Liga fixtures.

Villarreal Matches Worst Start of the Season

Draw against Atlético

Tie at El Sardinero

History of the opening games

Sources

Villarreal and Atlético Draw 2-2 at the Metropolitano

Villarreal CF coach Íñigo Pérez reacts to draw

Draw at Riyadh Air Metropolitano

Villarreal CF draws with Atlético as Giuliano scores

Villarreal CF come back at the Metropolitano

Iñigo Pérez Faces Cost Cuts and Rely on Youth at Villarreal