Villarreal
Atletico MadridThe Argentine forward had emerged as a major transfer target for the Spanish giants
The squad was selected by UEFA’s Technical Observer Group
The Madrid giants looked overwhelmed from the opening whistle and never managed to recover after Villarreal’s explosive first-half performance
The French forward received a memorable send-off from the Madrid crowd
Atlético Madrid suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat
The decisive second leg at the Emirates Stadium proved to be a cagey and tactical affair, with clear-cut chances at a premium
Villarreal delivered a commanding performance on home soil, thrashing Levante
The match finished 1-1, leaving everything to play for in the decisive second leg in London
Atletico Madrid’s alarming slide in La Liga continued with a fourth consecutive defeat