It was therefore necessary to wait for the fourth day of Liga to attend the first victory of Atlético de Madrid in the league. Opposed Saturday evening on their lawn in Villarreal, Diego Simeone's men managed to take the best on their opponents (2-0). Antoine Griezmann was a holder.
If he has not scored a goal, the former of the French team brought his stone to the building by participating in collective work. The opening of the Madrid score was signed Pablo Barrios, well served by Julian Alvarez from the ninth minute of play (1-0).
Dominated, visitors have not exceeded 39% ball possession of the whole match and only have one shot on their eight attempts. For Atlético, the ratio was better, which partly explains the arrival of a second goal, it scored in the second period.
Atlético stands up, the first defeat for Villarreal
It was Nicolas Gonzalez who was responsible for offering the goal of the station wagon to his team (2-0, 52nd) who was not difficult to keep his advantage until the final whistle. This victory allows Atlético to go back to the ninth provisional row, now with five points on the clock.
As for Villarreal, this result confirms the less well known blow since the last match against Celta Vigo (1-1). Tonight's defeat has been his first since the start of the Liga season. Marcelino's protégés remain fourth but could tumble up with a few places after Sunday matches.
