MADRID:
Atletico Madrid beat Villarreal 2-0 to earn their first win of the La Liga season on Saturday.
Diego Simeone’s facet suffered two defeats and a draw of their opening fixtures however produced a much more spectacular show to triumph at their Metropolitano stadium with targets from Pablo Barrios and debutant Nico Gonzalez.
The Rojiblancos had been pressured to carry off Julian Alvarez, Robin Le Normand and David Hancko with knocks, a fear forward of their Champions League opener at Liverpool on Wednesday.
“Our followers supported us at present after we wanted it most,” Atletico skipper Koke instructed Movistar.
“Hopefully the (harm) gamers relaxation nicely, now we have an important sport towards Liverpool.”
Simeone introduced midfielder Gonzalez straight into the crew after his deadline day arrival from Juventus, in addition to handing Antoine Griezmann his first begin of the season.
Barrios opened the scoring after 9 minutes after a Villarreal defensive error which left Julian Alvarez with the ball within the field. The Argentina worldwide unselfishly squared for Barrios to stroke dwelling.
Villarreal have began the season nicely however struggled to discover a means by way of an Atletico defence which appeared much more stable than of their opening fixtures.
Nicolas Pepe struck the crossbar for the guests earlier than half-time however that was as shut because the Yellow Submarine received.
Gonzalez doubled Atletico’s lead with a header from Marcos Llorente’s cross early within the second half.
Clement Lenglet headed in a 3rd nevertheless it was disallowed for a push, as Atletico stayed within the driving seat.
