Atlético Earn First LaLiga Win of Season With 2–0 Victory Over Villarreal

The win lifts Atlético to eighth to ease immediate pressure on Diego Simeone.

Overview

Pablo Barrios opened the scoring early after a setup from Julián Álvarez.
New signing Nicolás González added a second early in the second half.
The result halted Atlético’s worst start to a top-flight campaign.
Diego Simeone refreshed his lineup, handing González a debut and starting Antoine Griezmann, Matteo Ruggeri and Koke.
Villarreal arrived unbeaten, and the match featured aggressive high pressing from both sides.