Villarreal player ratings in 2-2 at Atlético | OneFootball

Villarreal delivered a front-foot display at the Metropolitano, pressing high and controlling long spells, yet were held to 2-2 despite creating the clearer chances and forcing Jan Oblak into important saves.

Against the run of play, Pubill struck for Atlético. Gerard Moreno levelled from the spot, then Mikautadze converted another penalty to complete the turnaround, and the incident also brought a red card for Le Normand, leaving the hosts with ten. El Periódico Mediterráneo notes the performance under Iñigo Pérez offered reasons for optimism.

With a man advantage, the visitors seemed set for the win, only for Giuliano Simeone to equalise five minutes from time. A frustrating finale, but also a sign of the new identity taking shape.

Star man: Nicolas Pepe 8, Villarreal’s main threat, thwarted by a superb Oblak save, and he deserved a goal.

Starters: Luiz Júnior 6, alert and sound in the air. Mouriño 7, solid and anticipatory. Foyth 7, led and organised well. Renato Veiga 8, a bulwark, dominant aerially. Carlos Romero 7, bold and industrious. Comesaña 7, effective cover and distribution. Pape Gueye 8, driving force in midfield. Moleiro 7, sporadic but dangerous. Ayoze Pérez 7, intelligent between the lines, missed a clear chance. Mikautadze 7, lively, erratic finishing, scored a penalty.

Substitutes: Gerard Moreno 8, experienced. Buchanan 8, decisive. Maciá 7, energetic. Akhomach 6, incisive.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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