- Villarreal and Atletico Madrid have met 17 times so far in the top flight: there is perfect balance in the previous meetings, with six wins to each side and five draws.
- In eight matches between these two sides at Villarreal, the guests have won only once; four wins for the Yellow Submarine and three draws complete the record.
- Last Tuesday's 3-0 loss against Getafe ended Villarreal's three-game winning streak.
- Juan Carlos Garrido's side have won their last five consecutive games at El Madrigal, without conceding a single goal in the last four.
- Atletico Madrid have lost their last two games in La Liga, conceding five goals in the process.
- Away from home, Los Colchoneros have picked up only two points in their last seven league games, losing the last three.
