With many goals, Atlético de Madrid defeated Villarreal 3-1 | Spanish League

On matchday 13 of Spain – LaLiga EA Sports 2023-24, Atleti excelled at home and achieved a 3-1 victory against the Yellow Submarine. The goals of the match for the local team were scored by Axel Witsel (46′ 1T), Antoine Griezmann (34′ 2T) and Samuel Lino (39′ 2T). While the away goal was scored by Gerard Moreno (19′ 1T).

Gerard Moreno won the applause with his brilliant finish 19 minutes into the first half. After an individual play on the left, the forward shot at the goal from the door of the area and placed the ball to the left post. Impossible for the archer!

Antoine Griezmann had a great performance. The Atlético de Madrid attacker shone by scoring 1 goal, kicking 2 times and making 31 correct passes.

Samuel Lino also performed well. The Atlético de Madrid midfielder scored 1 goal, made 23 correct passes and was encouraged to kick 3 times.

The game was fought, but there were more infractions than the creation of fair play. There were 2 reprimands: Étienne Capoue and Ilias Akhomach.

The coach of Atl. Madrid, Diego Simeone, presented a 3-5-2 tactical layout with Jan Oblak in goal; José María Giménez, Axel Witsel and Mario Hermoso on the defensive line; Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Saúl Ñíguez and Rodrigo Riquelme in the middle; and Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata in attack.

For its part, Miguel Tena’s team came out with a 4-3-3 tactical layout with Filip Jörgensen between the three sticks; Adrià Altimira, Raúl Albiol, Jorge Cuenca and Alberto Moreno in defense; Étienne Capoue, Dani Parejo and Álex Baena in the midfield; and Gerard Moreno, Alexander Sorloth and Yéremy Pino up front.

Francisco Hernández Maeso was the referee chosen for the match at the Metropolitano.

On the next date, Atleti will host Mallorca and the Yellow Submarine will play at home against Osasuna.

In this way, the local team is in fourth place in the championship with 28 points, while the visiting team, with 12, is in fourteenth place.