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Moreno (29') and Lino (58') score once for either side as Villarreal and Atlético Madrid split points

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Axel Witsel - Returns to starting XIWitsel had one tackle (one won), three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

ImpactWitsel was selected as a member of the Atletico Madrid starting XI Saturday for the first time since November as they played to a 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. The central defender equipped himself admirably in his return, leading the team with three clearances and three interceptions while making one block. With Clement Lenglet due to return from his one match ban and Javi Galan targeting the Madrid derby in early Feb. for his return, Witsel will have to continue to put forth high caliber performances to maintain his place in Atleti's lineup.

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Julian Alvarez - Five shots in drawAlvarez had five shots (three on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd...

ImpactAlvarez led the Atletico Madrid attack Saturday with five shots (three on goal) as they played to a 1-1 stalemate versus Villarreal. The forward continues to pepper the net in his first season in the Spanish capital. Over his last five appearances (five starts) across all competitions, Alvarez has averaged three shots attempted and two shots on goal per appearance while creating a total of six chances and scoring three goals.

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Samuel Lino - Nets goal as substituteLino scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

ImpactLino scrambled home a second half equalizer Saturday to help Atletico Madrid to claw back a point in their 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. Lino entered the fray at halftime and was tied for the second-most shots on the team with three (two on goal) while creating one chance. After being named to the starting XI in six of Atleti's first seven fixture to begin the season, Lino has settled into a rotational role. Over Atleti's last 17 fixtures across all competitions, he has made 14 appearances (six starts).

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Jan Oblak - Concedes penaltyOblak registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

ImpactOblak made zero saves from open play and conceded a first half penalty kick Saturday as Atletico Madrid left points on the table in a 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. The veteran keeper is in the midst of a strong run of form having made 14 saves and three clearances over his last seven appearances (seven starts) while conceding just five goals and recording two clean sheets. Oblak's next challenge is likely to come in a midweek Champions League matchup versus already-eliminated RB Salzburg.

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Logan Costa - Standout defensive performerCosta registered two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

ImpactCosta's strong performance led the Atletico backline Saturday in their 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. The central defender tied a team-high with four clearances while also attempting two tackles (zero won) and adding one block and one interception to his production. Costa has made at least one clearance in each of his last six appearances (six starts).

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Alex Baena - Double-digit crosses in drawAlex Baena had 10 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

ImpactAlex Baena led the Villarreal attack Saturday with 10 crosses attempted (four accurate) in their 1-1 draw versus Ateltico Madrid. Having now attempted 127 crosses (43 accurate) over his 19 appearances (18 starts) in league play this season, the wide-midfielder is on pace to break his previous career high mark of crosses attempted in a single domestic campaign which he set during the 2023/2024 La Liga campaign when he attempted 175 crosses (59 accurate) across 34 appearances (33 starts). Over his most recent five appearance (five starts), Baena has created 13 chances and scored twice.

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Gerard Moreno - Converts penalty in drawMoreno scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

ImpactMoreno converted a first half penalty to open the scoring and assist in earning Villarreal a point in their 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid. After suffering a hip injury earlier this season that cost the forward nine matches, he has now made nine successive appearances (three starts), including two successive starts. Over that stretch, Moreno has scored three goals - each penalty kick conversions.

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