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    Villarreal close in on Champions League spot with win over Atletico Club
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    Villarreal Close In On Champions League Spot With Win Over Atletico Club

    By IANS News April 13, 2026 • 09:24 AM View: 175
    UEFA Champions League: Villarreal strengthened its grip on third place in La Liga with a 2-1 away win over Athletic Bilbao, moving four points clear of Atletico Madrid and 15 ahead of fifth-placed Real Betis as it closed in on qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League.

    First-half goals from Sergi Cardona and Alfon Gonzalez put Villarreal 2-0 ahead and left Athletic Bilbao struggling.

    The home side pushed for a route back into the game in the second half, but Villarreal defended in an organized manner and also had chances to extend its lead on the counterattack.

    TAGS Champions League Atletico Club La Liga Athletic Bilbao Atletico Madrid Real Betis UEFA Champions League Sergi Cardona Alfon Gonzalez Gorka Guruzeta Tani Oluwaseyi Despite Lekue Unai Sim Tajon Buchanan Unai Simon
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