Atletico Madrid
Deportivo AlavesThe 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
Alaves secured a massive 1-0 victory over newly crowned Barcelona
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