| Match Summary | |
| Match | Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal |
| Tournament | LaLiga |
| Date | Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT |
| TV Channels | ESPN Deportes, ESPN2 |
| Live Stream | Fubo, ESPN App, ESPN+ |
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal in the USA
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal will be available on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes in the USA. Fubo, ESPN+ and the ESPN App are the main options for watching LaLiga in streaming.
Can I watch Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal for free?
Yes, eligible viewers can watch Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal for free with Fubo‘s 5-day free trial. The platform lists the LaLiga Matchday 2 clash on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes and currently offers a “Try for free” option for the match.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
Atletico Madrid and Villarreal meet in Matchday 2 of LaLiga with both sides looking to establish themselves near the top of the table early in the 2026-27 season. Atletico opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Malaga, while Villarreal drew 2-2 with Racing Santander after conceding twice. The Yellow Submarine therefore arrive in Madrid looking for their first win of the season.
Players of Villarreal during LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match (Source: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
For Villarreal, new manager Iñigo Perez is already demanding a more aggressive approach after the draw against Racing. The coach acknowledged that defensive mistakes, particularly late in the game, cost his team against the newly promoted side. Against an Atletico team known for its tactical discipline under Diego Simeone, Villarreal will need to be more consistent at both ends of the field.
Atletico also have significant selection questions heading into the match. Julian Alvarez, Cristian Romero and Alexander Sorloth are among the players unavailable, according to the latest team information, while the club continues to work on strengthening its attacking options before the transfer window closes.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1): Jan Oblak; Alejandro Grimaldo, David Hancko, Robin Le Normand, Marcos Llorente; Pablo Barrios, Koke; Alex Baena, Lee Kang-in, Giuliano Simeone; Ademola Lookman.
Villarreal (4-4-2): Luiz Junior; Carlos Romero, Renato Veiga, Juan Foyth, Santiago Mouriño; Alberto Moleiro, Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye, Nicolas Pepe; Georges Mikautadze, Ayoze Perez.
What time is the Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal match?
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal kicks off on Sunday, August 23, at 9:00 AM ET. The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM local time in Madrid. For viewers in different regions of the U.S., here are the start times:
- Eastern Time: 9:00 AM
- Central Time: 8:00 AM
- Mountain Time: 7:00 AM
- Pacific Time: 6:00 AM
