Axel Witsel scored the opening goal for Atletico Madrid in a 2-1 win over Villarreal, moving them past Athletic Bilbao to 4th place again football.

Axel Witsel, 35, revealed that he was happier with Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 win over Villarreal than with his own goals in the game. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo on Tuesday. UFABET 

Atletico Madrid overtakes Athletic Bilbao and returns to 4th place in the La Liga table. After winning 2-1 at Villarreal on Monday through a goal from Atletico Madrid. Witsel and Saul Niguez were substitute midfielders late in the game.

Witsel scored to put the visitors ahead 1-0 in the 9th minute, but Villarreal would equalize in the 50th minute with a goal from Alexander Sorloth before Saul scored the winning goal for the Atletico team 3 minutes before the end of time, successfully taking 3 important points back to the capital.

‘I’m happier with the win than with the goal. We know that away games are always very difficult. We are all very happy and delighted,’ Witsel said. 

‘Suffering? The good thing is that we won. It’s a difficult game. Especially in the second half they pressed more. In the first half they had some chances. But we’re doing well.’

‘When Saul scored, I was very happy. First for victory and second for him. Because he went through a very difficult time.’