Three games, two points: Simeone’s Atletico Madrid couldn’t have had a worse start to the season. Yet this strong team, which was further reinforced over the summer, is paying dearly for every little mistake. Not only up front, where they make a lot of mistakes, but especially at the back, where the first mistake leads to the others scoring.
But sooner or later, for obvious reasons, a win has to come. And at home against Villarreal—still unbeaten with seven points—it seems to be just the right opportunity, one not to be missed. Also because, it must be said, if they fail to win again, Atletico Madrid, despite the fact that we are still at the beginning of the championship, could also say goodbye to any hopes of competing with Real and Barcelona for the final victory. Go and get those points from a team with that potential. In short, they have to win at all costs.
There is also curiosity, after the last-day transfer market purchase, to see Nico Gonzalez, signed from Juventus, in action. It is almost impossible for him to start, but the former Bianconeri player should certainly make his debut during the game. On the other hand, it seems that Raspadori will get his chance, as will Ruggeri, who has immediately earned himself a starting spot.
Odds comparison
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The prediction
Atletico Madrid’s ironclad defense is now a thing of the past. Yes, they should still win the game, but they are likely to concede at least one goal during the match, as is often the case. In short, a win for the home side, their first of the year, in a match with at least three goals in total.
Probable lineups for Atletico Madrid-Villarreal
ATLETICO MADRID (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Simeone, Cardoso, Barrios, Ruggeri; Alvarez, Raspadori.
VILLARREAL (4-4-2): Luiz Junior; Mourino, Foyth, Marin, Cardona; Buchanan, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Etta Yong.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1