25.05.2026 10:31
Villarreal defeated Atletico Madrid 5-1 in the final week of La Liga. The home team finished the season in third place while Atletico Madrid suffered a heavy defeat.
In the final week of Spain's La Liga, Villarreal defeated visiting Atletico Madrid 5-1 at home, closing the season with a dominant victory.
THEY SETTLED THE MATCH IN THE FIRST HALF
Villarreal started the match effectively, taking the lead in the 30th minute with a penalty goal from Dani Parejo. The home team maintained their pressure, and with goals from Ayoze Perez in the 34th minute and Georges Mikautadze in the 40th minute, the score quickly became 3-0.
ATLETICO RESPONDED BUT IT WASN'T ENOUGH
Atletico Madrid reduced the deficit to two goals with a strike from Marc Pubill in the 43rd minute. However, Villarreal did not allow the first half to be extended.
FIRST HALF ENDED 4-1
The home team completed the first half with a 4-1 lead, thanks to a goal from Pape Gueye in the 45th minute. Atletico Madrid's defense appeared highly disorganized in the first half.
AYOZE PEREZ PUT ON A SHOW
Villarreal did not slow down in the second half, finding the net again in the 54th minute through Ayoze Perez. The Spanish star scored two goals, becoming one of the standout players of the match.
THEY FINISHED THE LEAGUE IN THIRD PLACE
With this result, Villarreal ended the season in third place with 72 points. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, finished the league in fourth place with 69 points.