Atlético Madrid return to the Metropolitano this weekend in search of their first win of the La Liga season, as they take on an unbeaten Villarreal side that has started brightly.Softfootball reports
Atlético’s opening three games have raised concerns among supporters, with Diego Simeone’s men collecting just two points It’s the first time since the 2009/10 season that Atleti have failed to win any of their first three league fixtures ,and frustratingly, they’ve let a lead slip in each one most recently the 1-1 draw away at alaves.
Home form may provide a lift, thoughthe Rojiblancos have lost only once in their last 20 La Liga matches at the Metropolitano scoring two or more goals in 12 of those outings.
Atlético will be looking to their new signing Nicolás González, who carries an impressive record of being unbeaten in the last 20 club games he has scored in.
Confirmed XI of Atletico Madrid to face Villareal tonight posted by the team’s official X handle see below;
Villarreal, meanwhile, arrive in Madrid full of confidence. The Yellow Submarine are on a nine-game unbeaten streak in La Liga (W8, D1), their joint-longest in nearly five years. They head into this fixture after wins over Real Oviedo , and an emphatic 5-0 win against Girona followed by a 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo before the international break.
Their strong position in the table has been powered by goal no side in the division has scored more ahead of this round (eight)and their attacking depth was further bolstered with deadline-day arrivals Georges Mikautadze and Manor Solomon.
Villarreal, Nicolas Pépé has been their main threat so far, leading La Liga with seven shots on target and two goals to his name.
Confirmed XI of Villareal to face Atletico Madrid in tonights game posted by the team’s official X handle see below;
On the injury front, Atlético are without Álex Baena, who is recovering from acute appendicitis. Villarreal, meanwhile, will be missing Willy Kambwala (hamstring) and Logan Costa (ACL), adding to a growing absentee list.
