Atletico Madrid vs Girona Match Preview: La Liga 2026

Match at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid on 2026-05-17 in La Liga Regular Season - 37, with Atletico Madrid currently 4th on 66 points and Girona 15th on 40 points.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Atletico Madrid face this home fixture with a lengthy absentee list. J. Alvarez (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. P. Barrios (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. Cardoso (Contusion) is sidelined. J. M. Gimenez (Injury) is sidelined. N. Gonzalez (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. M. Llorente (Red Card) is sidelined. R. Mendoza (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. Molina (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. G. Simeone (Hip Injury) is sidelined. From an attacking perspective, top scorer A. Sørloth, with 13 league goals, remains available, while creator G. Simeone, who has 4 goals and 6 assists, is a major blow for their chance creation.

Girona Team News

Girona also travel with significant issues. Juan Carlos (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Portu (Knee Injury) is sidelined. V. Vanat (Injury) is sidelined. M. ter Stegen (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. D. van de Beek (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined.

Impact Analysis

Impact-wise, Atletico Madrid lose an important supply line in G. Simeone from midfield, reducing both goals and assists from open play, while still retaining the finishing power of A. Sørloth. Girona’s absences are spread across goalkeeper and attack, diluting depth rather than removing a single focal point, but still limiting their rotation and late-game options in Madrid.