Atletico Madrid aim for podium in final match at Villarreal

Atletico Madrid travel to Villarreal on Sunday 24 May for the league finale at the Estadio de La Cerámica. The fixture marks the last LaLiga encounter for the red-and-white side this season.

The match will decide the final standings for Atletico as the campaign draws to a close. Both clubs will be looking to finish the season on a positive note.

Since Diego Simeone took charge, Atletico have pursued a near‑mandatory podium finish. The upcoming game offers a chance to secure that position.

The squad entered the season with ambitions of a higher achievement than they have realised so far. Their performance this term has fallen short of those early expectations.

Nevertheless, the team still has a modest target to chase in the final round. The objective, while modest, remains a priority for the club.

Club officials regard the goal as far from trivial, emphasizing its importance for the season's overall assessment. A positive result could cement the desired finish.