Atletico Madrid vs Girona Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Atletico Madrid host Girona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on 2026-05-17, in La Liga Regular Season - 37. Atletico Madrid arrive sitting 4th with 66 points and a goal difference of 21, while Girona are 15th on 40 points with a goal difference of -15.

Atletico Madrid Availability

Atletico Madrid face 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 due to suspension. R. Mendoza (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. Molina (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. G. Simeone (Hip Injury) is sidelined, a major blow given his 4 goals and 6 assists in La Liga. Top scorer A. Sørloth, with 13 league goals, is available.

Girona Availability

Girona also have 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 Summary

Atletico Madrid lose creativity and end product with G. Simeone out, reducing their supply line to A. Sørloth in a team that has scored 60 league goals. Girona, with 38 goals scored, are stripped of depth in attack and experience in goal, likely limiting their already modest attacking output.