Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid
Who won Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid?
Villarreal 5 Atletico Madrid 1, full time in La Liga. Our model's pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met 2 times in the fixtures we hold, with Villarreal winning 0, Atletico Madrid winning 1 and 1 drawn.
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Villarreal 5–1 Atletico Madrid
Villarreal rounded off their La Liga season in emphatic fashion, dismantling Atletico Madrid 5-1 at home to cement third place in the table and underline just how formidable they were on their own patch throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
Our pick
Villarreal to win
Result
5:1Villarreal v Atletico Madrid
Villarreal beat Atletico Madrid 5-1 at home.
6 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
The chances backed the result: Villarreal 2.45 to Atletico Madrid 1.01 on expected goals.
Villarreal 5-1 Atletico Madrid: Yellow Submarine Produce a Stunning Final-Day Statement
Villarreal rounded off their La Liga season in emphatic fashion, dismantling Atletico Madrid 5-1 at home to cement third place in the table and underline just how formidable they were on their own patch throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
Read full report →- 27'Foul
Giuliano Simeone - 30'Right foot shot
Dani Parejo - 34'Left foot shotAyoze Pérez
- 40'assist: Ayoze Pérez
Georges Mikautadze - 43'assist: Antoine Griezmann
Marc Pubill - 45'assist: Nicolas Pépé
Pape Gueye - 46'off: Dávid Hancko
Aleksa Puric - 46'off: Giuliano Simeone
Alexander Sørloth - 46'off: Marc Pubill
Matteo Ruggeri - 54'assist: Nicolas PépéAyoze Pérez
- 61'off: Ademola LookmanJavier Boñar
- 66'off: Dani Parejo
Alassane Diatta - 67'off: Alfonso Pedraza
Sergi Cardona - 75'off: Pape Gueye
Logan Costa - 89'off: Georges MikautadzeCarlos Macià
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Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the La Liga standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sevilla | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Deportivo Alaves | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Atletico Madrid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Barcelona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Getafe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
What was the final score of Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid?
The match finished 5-1 to Villarreal.
Who won Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid?
Villarreal won the match 5-1.
When did Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Villarreal routed Atletico Madrid 5-1 at the Estadio de la Cerámica in a dominant La Liga display. Our model favored a Villarreal win at 40% probability, and the pick landed decisively. The hosts overwhelmed their visitors with clinical finishing, a stark contrast to Atletico's recent form which had shown cracks despite their historical edge in the head-to-head record. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result shifted La Liga's upper standings; Villarreal consolidated 3rd place with a significant goal-difference boost, while Atletico Madrid dropped points from 4th position. Our AI engine flagged Villarreal's recent attacking form as unsustainable, yet they delivered consecutive 5-goal performances. Atletico's defensive record deteriorated markedly, with three losses in five matches suggesting a form crisis. The 4-goal margin represented their heaviest defeat of the season and raised questions about their title credentials.
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