Real Valladolid played host to Villarreal in their opener and suffered a 3-0 defeat at home.
Being regarded as one of the early title challengers, Emery's side will look to go deep in this competition.
The right-back who was on loan from Premier League leaders Manchester City quickly hit the ground running in Portugal upon his arrival in 2020.
Los Blancos produced a late fightback to beat Villarreal, but it was not enough as Atletico Madrid won their match to win the La Liga title.
A late comeback victory against Villarreal meant little to Real Madrid as Atletico Madrid completed their job in the other match to win the La Liga title.
Atletico overcome a goal deficit to beat Real Valladolid 2-1 in the final league game as Real Madrid's come-from-behind victory against Villarreal goes in vain.
Atletco Madrid can win the La Liga title with a win at Real Valladolid whereas Real Madrid will need to beat Villarreal at home and hope Altetico falter under pressure.
Atletico will win the La Liga title for the first time in nearly 7 years, with a triumph in their final league game against Real Valladolid.