The Spanish La Liga returns after the international break with a highly anticipated matchup as Atlético Madrid hosts Villarreal at the Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium. This is a crucial game for both sides, with Atlético Madrid looking to get their season back on track, while Villarreal aims to continue their impressive start to the campaign.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueLa LigaSeptember 13, 20257:00 PMRiyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium, Madrid, Spain
Team Form and Analysis:
Atlético Madrid enters this match in a difficult run of form, having secured only two points from their opening three matches. They are still adapting to a number of new players and are coming off a disappointing 1-1 away draw to Alavés. Under manager Diego Simeone, Los Colchoneros have struggled to find their rhythm, and they will be looking for a much-improved performance in front of their home fans. Despite some key injuries to players like Thiago Almada and Alex Baena, the squad’s depth is impressive, and they will be motivated to get their season back on track.
Villarreal, meanwhile, has had a sensational start to their season, with two wins and one draw in their first three matches. The visitors are coming off a dominant 5-0 home victory over Girona and will be looking to continue their perfect start and put themselves in a strong position at the top of the table. The Yellow Submarine has shown an impressive blend of attacking talent and defensive solidity, and they will be eager to prove their quality on the road against a formidable opponent.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is remarkably even, with Atlético Madrid holding a slight edge with 16 wins to Villarreal’s 14 in 46 competitive meetings. The last six meetings have been tightly contested, with two wins for Atlético, one for Villarreal, and three draws. Their most recent encounter at the Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium in January ended in a 1-1 draw.
Player to Watch:
Atlético Madrid: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly new signing Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann. Álvarez is a clinical finisher and has been looked upon to provide a much-needed attacking spark for the home side.
Villarreal: The focus for Villarreal will be on their key attacking players, including new signings Georges Mikautadze and Manor Solomon. Mikautadze has been in sensational form, while Solomon’s pace and technical ability will be a constant threat to the Atlético Madrid defense.
Prediction:
Given Villarreal’s excellent recent form and their impressive attacking prowess, they are the slight favorites to win this match. However, Atlético Madrid’s home advantage and their motivation to get their season back on track suggest that this will be a tight and highly competitive affair. A hard-fought draw or a narrow away victory for Villarreal seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: Premier Sports 1, LaLigaTV
USA: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
Canada: TSN
India: JioCinema, Sports18
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