Villarreal hammered Atlético de Madrid in a fantastic win on Sunday, 5-1, on matchday 38. Coming into the contest, Marcelino Toral's team came from two defeats, and Diego Simeone's team came from two wins. Ayoze Pérez was the star with 2 goals and 1 assist. Alex Freeman didn't leave the bench.
The first goal of the game was scored by Dani Parejo, from the penalty spot, after 30 minutes. With 34 minutes on the clock, Ayoze Pérez fired home Villarreal second goal, with a right-foot shot. In the 40th minute, Marcelino Toral's team increased their lead with a goal from Georges Mikautadze with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box. Georges Mikautadze now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. Shortly before the interval, Marc Pubill fired home for Atlético de Madrid, from a corner. Shortly before the interval, Pape Gueye doubled the lead for Villarreal, with a left-foot shot from outside the box. With his 5th goal of the season.
After 54 minutes, Ayoze Pérez netted the final goal of the game, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area.
After the result Villarreal are 3rd in the table, with 72 points, while Atlético de Madrid sit 4th place, with 69 points.
