The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Villarreal CF (Ali) at 1.33 — an implied 69% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Atletico Madrid (Lost): closed 5.60 (17%)
• Villarreal CF (Ali): closed 1.33 (69%)
• Draw: closed 6.60 (14%)

Atletico Madrid (Lost) v Villarreal CF (Ali) — previous meetings

• 2026-08-19Villarreal CF (Ali) 0-2 Atletico Madrid (Lost)
• 2026-08-18Atletico Madrid (Lost) 0-8 Villarreal CF (Ali)
• 2026-08-18Villarreal CF (Ali) 3-1 Atletico Madrid (Lost)