Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs Club Atletico de Madrid, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2020-21
Villarreal CF
0 – 2
Full Time
Club Atletico de Madrid
Sun 28 Feb 2021 · 20:00 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45+6' · FT 45+5'
Jaume Costa 30' Y
Y 35' Felipe
Y 45' Thomas Lemar
Y 47' Saul
Albiol 51' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs Club Atletico de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Luis Munuera
  • Referee Ricardo de Burgos
  • Referee Roberto Diaz
  • Referee Jon Nunez
  • Referee Alonso De Ena Wolf

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

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8
6
Villarreal CF 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Club Atletico de Madrid
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-28 Villarreal CF 0–2 Club Atletico de Madrid 2020-10-03 Club Atletico de Madrid 0–0 Villarreal CF 2020-02-23 Club Atletico de Madrid 3–1 Villarreal CF 2019-12-06 Villarreal CF 0–0 Club Atletico de Madrid 2019-02-24 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–0 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Club Atletico de Madrid H 0–2 L
25 Feb FC Red Bull Salzburg H 2–1 W
21 Feb Athletic Club A 1–1 D
18 Feb FC Red Bull Salzburg A 2–0 W
14 Feb Real Betis Balompie H 1–2 L
06 Feb Elche CF A 2–2 D
Club Atletico de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Villarreal CF A 2–0 W
23 Feb Chelsea FC H 0–1 L
20 Feb Levante UD H 0–2 L
17 Feb Levante UD A 1–1 D
13 Feb Granada CF A 2–1 W
08 Feb RC Celta de Vigo H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Club Atletico de Madrid
#3 Position #4
72 Points 69
38 Played 38
22 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 21 / 6 / 11
72 Scored 62
46 Conceded 44
+26 GD +18
1.89 PPG 1.82
58% Win % 55%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Club Atletico de Madrid are 4th (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Villarreal CF launch into their encounter with Club Atletico de Madrid.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Diego Simeone will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' Club Atletico de Madrid is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' Alfonso Pedraza has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 25 minutes.
  • 30' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Jaume Costa gets a Yellow card.
  • 35' The referee calls foul for Felipe. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 40' The travelling Club Atletico de Madrid supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thomas Lemar on 45.
  • 46' Club Atletico de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joao Felix is hanging Thomas Lemar on the field on 46 minute.
  • 47' Club Atletico de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 51' Albiol catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Albiol made 508 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' Carlos Bacca gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Moi Gomez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 69' Joao Felix does the damage! The net is bulging and Club Atletico de Madrid surge ahead!
  • 71' The whistle greets Etienne Capoue as he departs to be replaced by Jaume Costa.
  • 76' Geoffrey Kondogbia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luis Suarez on 76 minute.
  • 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' Club Atletico de Madrid ring the changes. Angel Correa has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Torreira to step up.
  • 88' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Villarreal CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Club Atletico de Madrid to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

Club Atletico de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Simeone

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Angel Correa 5
Gerard Moreno 3
Axel Witsel 2
Arnaut Danjuma 2
Samuel Lino 2
Saul 2
Dani Parejo 2
Joao Felix 2

Head to Head

2021-02-28 Villarreal CF 0–2 Club Atletico de Madrid 2020-10-03 Club Atletico de Madrid 0–0 Villarreal CF 2020-02-23 Club Atletico de Madrid 3–1 Villarreal CF 2019-12-06 Villarreal CF 0–0 Club Atletico de Madrid 2019-02-24 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–0 Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF Form

2021-02-28 Villarreal CF 0–2 Club Atletico de Madrid L 2021-02-25 Villarreal CF 2–1 FC Red Bull Salzburg W 2021-02-21 Athletic Club 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2021-02-18 FC Red Bull Salzburg 0–2 Villarreal CF W 2021-02-14 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Betis Balompie L 2021-02-06 Elche CF 2–2 Villarreal CF D

Club Atletico de Madrid Form

2021-02-28 Villarreal CF 0–2 Club Atletico de Madrid W 2021-02-23 Club Atletico de Madrid 0–1 Chelsea FC L 2021-02-20 Club Atletico de Madrid 0–2 Levante UD L 2021-02-17 Levante UD 1–1 Club Atletico de Madrid D 2021-02-13 Granada CF 1–2 Club Atletico de Madrid W 2021-02-08 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–2 RC Celta de Vigo D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Club Atletico de Madrid xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF or Club Atletico de Madrid 71% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF31% Draw29% Club Atletico de Madrid40%
Actual: Club Atletico de Madrid win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
59%
Draw or Club Atletico de Madrid
69%
Villarreal CF or Club Atletico de Madrid
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF22% Draw46% Club Atletico de Madrid32%
Actual: Club Atletico de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Club Atletico de Madrid covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 21% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Club Atletico de Madrid keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.