La Liga 2025-2026: Atletico Madrid-Villarreal, the probable formations

Aletico Madrid and Villarreal face off at the Wanda Metropolitano Saturday night at 9 p.m. in a match that awards important points for the Spanish La Liga standings. In the clash valid for the fourth day of the championship, it is already crucial for the Colchoneros to collect points, taking into account the two draws and defeat that have marked the first three outings of the season. Practically opposite is the path of the guests, who have won two and drawn one, hoisting themselves in the middle of the fight for a Champions League spot.

Diego Simeone will not give up his patented 4-4-2, in which the attack will be entrusted to the Sorloth-Alvarez tandem, the midfield to Barrios and Cardoso, while on the left and right flanks respectively will act Almada and Giuliano, the son of the Atletico Madrid coach’Atletico Madrid coach. In defense, in front of Oblak, Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet and Hancko are ready.

Same tactical approach also for Marcelino’s Villarreal, who is relying instead on Pepe and Mikautadze up front. In the middle ready Gueye and Comesana, on the right will play Buchanan instead, with Moleiro on the opposite lane. Between the posts Junior, the rearguard will be put in the hands of Mourino, Foyth, Marin and Cardona.

Aletico Madrid-Villarreal, the likely lineups:

Aletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Giuliano, Cardoso, Barrios, Almada; Alvarez, Sorloth. Teacher: Simeone.

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Villarreal (4-4-2): Junior; Mourino, Foyth, Marin, Cardona; Buchanan, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Mikautadze. Coach: Marcelino.

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