Get the Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal confirmed lineups, starting XI news, and latest betting odds along with our match prediction and bet builder tips.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 16:00 UK time |
Venue | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Atletico Madrid and Villarreal have been confirmed ahead of kick-off at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Jan Oblak, Marc Pubill, Robin Le Normand, Dávid Hancko, Alejandro Grimaldo, Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Mendoza, Koke, Morten Hjulmand, Lee Kang-In, Ademola Lookman
Substitutes: Álex Baena, Julián Alvarez, Marcos Llorente, Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Barrios, Carlos Martín, Arnau Ortiz, José María Giménez, Juan Musso, Jorge Castillo, Dani Martinez, Jorge Domínguez
Villarreal Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Luiz Júnior, Santiago Mouriño, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Carlos Romero, Nicolas Pepe, Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Pérez, Georges Mikautadze
Substitutes: Cheikh Thiam, Tani Oluwaseyi, Pau Navarro, Nizar El Jmili, Carlos Maciá, Péter Gulácsi, Ilias Akhomach, Alex Freeman, Sergi Cardona, Logan Costa, Tajon Buchanan, Gerard Moreno
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Immediate Reaction
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid line up in a 4-4-2 formation with Jan Oblak starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Marc Pubill, Robin Le Normand, Dávid Hancko, and Alejandro Grimaldo. In midfield, Morten Hjulmand and Koke start in central roles alongside Rodrigo Mendoza and Giuliano Simeone on the flanks, with Lee Kang-In and Ademola Lookman pairing up in attack.
Villarreal
Villarreal also opt for a 4-4-2 setup, with Luiz Júnior in goal protected by Santiago Mouriño, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, and Carlos Romero in defense. The midfield unit consists of Nicolas Pepe, Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye, and Alberto Moleiro, while Ayoze Pérez and Georges Mikautadze lead the attack.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Reactive Bet Builder
For this fixture, our featured reactive bet builder highlights key player disciplinary records alongside goalscoring threat. The proposed legs include cards for Robin Le Normand, Santiago Mouriño, and Julián Alvarez, combined with Gerard Moreno to score anytime.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the confirmed team news, Atletico Madrid look well-positioned at home against Villarreal. Their solid starting lineup combined with quality attacking options on the bench gives them the advantage in what promises to be a competitive LaLiga encounter.
Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Villarreal
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