Villarreal CF come back at the Metropolitano

Villarreal CF secured a 2-2 draw against Atlético de Madrid on LaLiga's matchday 2, on August 23, 2026.

What happened?

The match started with a goal from Marc Pubill for Atlético de Madrid, but Villarreal CF managed to equalize thanks to a penalty converted by Gerard Moreno.

How did the match unfold?

Villarreal CF generated more scoring opportunities than their rival, and their striker G. Mikautadze scored the second goal for the visitors.

What changed the course of the match?

A controversial penalty and the expulsion of Le Normand turned the match around, allowing Villarreal CF to take the lead.

What is the current context?

Villarreal CF sits 8th in LaLiga's standings with 1 point, after 1 match played, and has scored 2 goals and conceded 2, with a goal difference of 0. The team is 5 points behind the leader, Sevilla.