Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Atletico Madrid aim to make it a hat-trick of wins as they welcome Villarreal in the La Liga on Monday.
Match Details:
Teams: Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal
Venue: Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid
Date: Monday 30th August, 2021
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.mtvindia.com/
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📲 #AtletiVillarreal pic.twitter.com/C5zx4OVq4Y— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) August 29, 2021
Preview
Atletico Madrid are on the charge as they eye a hat-trick of wins in the La Liga on Monday.
Simeone’s men beat Elche 1-0 in their previous match as Correa’s strike proved to be the difference maker,
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The champions continued their sound defensive performance coupled with the ability to find the back of the net when needed.
On the other hand, Europa League champions Villarreal aim to pick up their first win of the season along with the first goal.
They have played out goalless draws in both their clashes against Granada and Espanyol.
Hence, Emery’s men are hoping to improve on the earlier performances and make a difference by getting cracking on goal.
Let’s go for it against the champions 😬💪.@UnaiEmery_ previewed Sunday’s match against @atletienglish in today’s press conference. See what the boss had to say 👇.#AtletiVillarreal
— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) August 27, 2021
When both sides last met in the La Liga, Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 win with a Pedraza OG and Felix’s strike ensuring the three points.
Form Guide
Atletico Madrid: WDLWW
Villarreal: LDLDD
Last Matches of both teams:
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Elche
Espanyol 0-0 Getafe
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Team News
Felipe, Herrera and Felix are having long-term injuries and should miss this one for the home side.
While, Parejo and Chukwueze are major doubts for Villarreal as they continue their recovery from a muscle and hip injury respectively.
Atletico Madrid possible 11:
Oblak, Savic, Gimenez, Hermoso, Trippier, Llorente, Koke, Lemar, Carrasco, Correa and Suarez
Villarreal possible 11:
Rulli, Pedraza, Mandi, Albiol, Foyth, Moreno, Trigueros, Capoue, Pino, Moreno and Dia
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Villarreal
Atletico have been in rollicking form at the start of the season and aim to capitalize on the same with another sound performance.
Villarreal cannot seem to find the back of the net but are a good side on their day.
We see Atletico edging this one.
Players to watch out for: Suarez, Correa, Moreno and Trigueros.