Villarreal CF start the summer with a humiliating 5-1 win over Atlético de Madrid at La Cerámica. The Colchoneros, who needed only a draw to secure a spot in the Champions League qualification zone, suffered a humiliating defeat in the final match of the 2025-26 season. The thrashing came after Dani Parejo converted a dubiously-awarded penalty, and Villarreal never looked back. Ayoze Pérez scored two goals, while Georges Mikautadze and Pape Gueye also scored in a disastrous showing for Diego Simeone. Marc Pubill scored the only consolation for Atlético with a goal from a Griezmann corner delivery. The team finished the season in fourth place, 22 points behind leaders Barcelona. The team had a difficult season, with 44 goals conceded, the most in Simeone's era. The team also ended with 81 goals conceded in 61 games, the most in the team's history. The season of Villarreal CF ended with a blow, but the team is already looking forward to the next season.