Atlético de Madrid hosts Villarreal CF in La Liga clash on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Atlético de Madrid faces Villarreal CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano this Sunday in La Liga. Atlético has secured 3 points so far, currently positioning them at 3rd. They recently won 2-0 against Málaga CF, while Villarreal managed 1 point, placed 5th after a 2-2 draw with Racing Santander. The last encounter saw Villarreal victorious, winning 5-1. Alexander Sorloth is ruled out for Atlético due to a muscle injury.
- •Atlético de Madrid lies 3rd in La Liga standings.
- •Villarreal CF currently sits 5th in the league.
- •Atlético won their last match 2-0 vs Málaga.
- •Villarreal drew 2-2 with Racing Santander recently.
- •Alexander Sorloth is unavailable for Atlético.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW | Atlético de Madrid vs Villarreal CF: team news, lineups, predictions (La Liga 23/08)
"Atlético de Madrid and Villarreal CF go head-to-head at Riyadh Air Metropolitano this Sunday in the La Liga.Atlético de Madrid have picked up 3 points and currently lie in 3rd position. In their las...
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