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1 - 0 Goal! 18' A. Danjuma
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1 - 1 Goal! 20' M. Llorente
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2 - 1 Goal! 37' . Koke
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2 - 2 Goal! 45+5' A. Sørloth
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Highlights match
Match review
On August 19, 2024, a thrilling match between Villarreal and Atletico Madrid took place at the Estadio de la Cerámica, ending with a score of 2:2.
First Half
The match started at high speed, with both teams immediately rushing to attack. Atletico took the lead in the 10th minute thanks to a goal by Antoine Griezmann, who took advantage of a mistake by the Villarreal defenders and accurately shot into the bottom corner.
However, Villarreal quickly recovered and began to increase the pressure. In the 27th minute, Gerard Moreno equalized the score after a great pass from Samuel Chukwueze. Villarreal continued to attack, but the first half ended in a 1:1 draw.
Second Half
In the second half, Atletico took the lead again. In the 55th minute, Alvaro Morata finished off a quick counterattack, finding himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper and easily sending the ball into the net.
However, Villarreal did not give up and continued to attack. In the 72nd minute, Jeremy Pino restored the balance again, scoring after a great combination with Moreno. The end of the match was tense: both teams tried to snatch the victory, but neither managed to create a decisive moment.
Results
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, which was a fair result for both teams. Atletico demonstrated their traditional organized game, but Villarreal showed character and did not allow the visitors to take away three points. This match was a great example of quality football from both sides and confirmed their ambitions for the upcoming La Liga season.