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Villarreal Eyes First Win at Atletico Madrid's Home
23 Aug
Summary
- Villarreal seeks first win after opening draw against Racing Santander.
- Atletico Madrid aims to build on opening-day triumph over Malaga.
- Key players like Alejandro Grimaldo may debut for Atletico Madrid.
Villarreal will face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, August 23, for their second match of the 2026-27 LaLiga season. This game at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano is a crucial opportunity for Villarreal to secure their first win after a 2-2 draw on opening day against Racing Santander.
Atletico Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, enters the fixture aiming to capitalize on their opening-day victory against Malaga. The team anticipates potential changes in their lineup, with new signing Alejandro Grimaldo possibly making his debut. However, Alexander Sorloth remains unavailable due to injury, and Julian Alvarez might start on the bench.
Villarreal also faces selection challenges, including a suspension for Alassane Diatta and doubts over Sergi Cardona and Gerard Moreno. The match is set to kick off at 5 p.m. CEST (11 a.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. IST) and will be broadcast across various international platforms.
