Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal Highlights - August 23, 2026

Atlético Madrid and Villarreal drew 2-2 in La Liga on August 23, 2026. The match was played at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Marc Pubill (59'), Giuliano Simeone (85') scored for Atlético Madrid. Gerard Moreno (66'), Georges Mikautadze (78') scored for Villarreal.

At kick-off Atlético Madrid stood in position 4 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

Villarreal went into the game in position 8, on 1 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Lee Kang-In could not find the target for Atlético Madrid (1').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Alejandro Grimaldo’s effort (2').

A block denied Koke on 4 minutes. Moments later, Georges Mikautadze saw a shot blocked (5').

Rodrigo Mendoza tested the goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid (23'). Georges Mikautadze forced a save for Villarreal on 37 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ayoze Pérez’s effort (45'+4').

After the break, a block denied Lee Kang-In on 49 minutes. The referee cautioned Santiago Mouriño of Villarreal on 50 minutes.

Soon after, Nicolas Pépé tested the goalkeeper for Villarreal (51'). Giuliano Simeone sent an effort off target for Atlético Madrid (53').

Shortly afterwards, Lee Kang-In saw a shot blocked (54'). Álex Baena was booked for Atlético Madrid (54').

Moments later, Marc Pubill scored for Atlético Madrid on 59 minutes after a pass from Giuliano Simeone.

Gerard Moreno scored from the spot for Villarreal on 66 minutes. Robin Le Normand of Atlético Madrid was shown a red card on 76 minutes.

Soon after, Georges Mikautadze converted a penalty for Villarreal (78'). Álex Baena picked out Giuliano Simeone, who scored for Atlético Madrid (85').

Shortly afterwards, Tajon Buchanan forced a save for Villarreal on 89 minutes. Substitutions: Atlético Madrid 5, Villarreal 5.

Atlético Madrid controlled 52% of possession. Atlético Madrid had 19 shots with 4 on target, while Villarreal had 13 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Atlético Madrid 4, Villarreal 2. Corners: Atlético Madrid 5, Villarreal 3.

Atlético Madrid completed the most passes, 520 in total at 88.3% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.