Atletico Madrid plays Villarreal on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The game is in Madrid. It starts at 8:00 PM local time at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. New players may feature early. Samu Omoritian, Jules Koundé, and Roony Bardghji might mark their first official appearances for Atletico. Atletico wants a victory at home to begin the season. Villarreal is eager to secure points against a tough opponent.
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