Atlético Madrid progress to quarters despite loss to Villarreal
In a match that revisited the Orlando final, Villarreal beat Atlético Madrid 1-3. The groguet team, coached by Marcos Gullón, imposed their physicality and strength from the start, taking the lead with goals from Iker and Morales.
Marco Zoran reduced the deficit for the mattress makers, but their difficulties in finding their reference striker were evident. Despite the defeat, Atlético advanced to the quarters as group runners-up, while Villarreal took the top spot.
