In this episode of Partido a Partido, we break down a dramatic week for Atlético de Madrid. We start with the 3-2 Champions League defeat at Anfield, where Atleti showed resilience by coming back from two goals down before heartbreak at the death. We then shift to LaLiga, looking at the team’s first home win of the season against Villarreal with Pablo Barrios and debutant Nicolás González on the scoresheet. Finally, we look ahead to the weekend clash with Mallorca, discussing what Simeone’s side needs to keep building momentum.

🔴⚪ Compact defense, high press, and the fight for consistency, all on the table this week.

In this episode, we preview Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal (Matchday 4) with a full tactical breakdown and season context.

• Early season form – Villarreal flying with 7 points and the league’s best attack vs Atlético struggling for consistency and clean sheets.

• Transfer window takeaways – how both clubs spent big and reshaped their squads.

• Villarreal focus – Pepe’s attacking threat, midfield power from Pape Gueye & Comesaña, and their new-look defense.

• Tactical battles – Simeone’s defense vs Pepe, midfield duels, and

• Champions League angle – what’s at stake for both teams with Europe around the corner.

• Predictions – expected lineups, scorelines, and how the season might unfold for both clubs.

on this episode of The PaPPod, Emmanuel and Kelvin break down the Champions League draw for Atlético Madrid and other LaLiga clubs, analyzed Atlético’s 1–1 draw with Elche, discussing midfield struggles, key substitutions, and major takeaways from the match. Plus, a preview of the upcoming clash against Alavés; current form, standout players, and what Atleti needs to fix to get back on track.