Atletico Madrid draws with Villarreal as Alvarez booed by fans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Atletico Madrid and Villarreal played to a 2-2 draw in La Liga on August 23. Atletico's Julian Alvarez faced boos from the home crowd as he warmed up and upon entering the match in the 66th minute. Alvarez has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Barcelona amid speculation about his future. Atletico took the lead through Marc Pubill, but Villarreal equalized with a penalty from Gerard Moreno. Despite going behind again to a penalty following a red card for Robin le Normand, Giuliano Simeone scored to secure a draw for Atletico.
- •Atletico Madrid draws 2-2 with Villarreal.
- •Julian Alvarez booed by Atletico fans during the match.
- •Alvarez has expressed a desire to leave Atletico.
- •Atletico led through Marc Pubill's goal before Villarreal equalized.
- •Giuliano Simeone scored late to secure a point for Atletico.
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Alvarez booed by own fans in Atletico draw
"Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is booed by his own fans amid speculation about his future as the Spanish side draw with Villarreal in La Liga.
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