Girona vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Girona and Atletico Madrid clash at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Sunday. The hosts desperately battle against relegation while the visitors seek to maintain their recent momentum as they won their last 3 matches.

Girona vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news

Girona team news

Girona face a lengthy injury list that severely impacts their capacity to challenge Atlético Madrid. Donny van de Beek remains unavailable with an Achilles tendon rupture, alongside attacking talents Cristhian Stuani (calf injury), Portu (knee injury), and Abel Ruiz (muscle injury).

Juan Carlos is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury not expected to return until early March 2026, while Ricard Artero faces a broken ankle. David Lopez (hamstring injury) and Vladyslav Krapyvtsov (Achilles injury) are also unavailable.

Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is absent due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations, depleting Girona’s attacking options. Hugo Rincon is questionable due to physical discomfort.

Atletico Madrid team news

Atlético Madrid’s injury list is less extensive but presents late fitness concerns for Diego Simeone’s squad. Centre-back José María Giménez faces a hamstring injury and might miss the matchday squad, while midfielder Álex Baena is listed as a doubt for the fixture due to a hamstring issue. Defender Clément Lenglet is sidelined with a knee injury, expected to miss the match and be out until January.

However, captain Koke has impressed in midfield, while Marcos Llorente is expected to be fit for selection. Simeone stated in his pre-match press conference: “He appeared to be in good shape. We will make a decision tomorrow regarding his starting status. I believe he is fit”

Form

Girona

Girona have lost only one of their last five league matches, recording two wins and two draws, with credible 1-1 draws against Real Madrid and Real Betis demonstrating their capacity to compete with elite opposition. They recently won 2-1 away from home against Real Sociedad. However, their overall defensive record remains concerning, having conceded 30 goals in 16 matches—one of La Liga’s poorest defensive records. They currently sit in 18th position in the table with 15 points.

Atletico Madrid

Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid have displayed consistency this season, sitting fourth with 34 points from 17 La Liga matches, recording 10 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats. Recent performances include a 2-1 victory over Valencia, where Koke and Antoine Griezmann’s decisive contributions proved crucial.

Predicted lineups

Girona: Gazzaniga; Martinez, Reis, Blind, Moreno; Witsel, Martin; Tsygankov, Lemar, Gil; Vanat.

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez; Sorloth, Alvarez.

How to watch Girona vs Atletico Madrid?

Broadcast options for the Girona vs Atlético Madrid match are available across multiple platforms and territories. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports and DAZN provide coverage.

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