Atletico Madrid’s goalkeeper Jan Oblak faced a barrage of crosses during the match against Girona, yet he remained composed, making four crucial saves. As the match progressed, his confidence surged, earning him a score of 6.
Brazilian player Lino made an early impact, attempting two shots within minutes. He consistently pushed forward, creating opportunities on the left flank alongside Riquelme, and received a score of 7 for his performance.
César Azpilicueta utilized space effectively when the team retained possession, distributing the ball wide to facilitate forward movement. Defensively, he was strong, achieving five clearances and winning four ground duels, scoring a 7.
José Giménez was a formidable presence in defense, achieving seven clearances and two blocks, significantly strengthening Atletico’s backline for a score of 7.5.
Former Real Sociedad player Le Normand initiated the opening goal with a powerful clearance and registered three tackles, six clearances, and six ground duels won, also earning a score of 7.5.
Marcos Llorente excelled in subduing his opponents, notably with a powerful second-half goal that highlighted his offensive capabilities. He also contributed to the third goal alongside Koke, achieving a score of 8.
Riquelme frequently attacked with the ball, demonstrating strong connection with Lino throughout the match, which bodes well for future developments. He received a score of 7 despite some moments of tunnel vision.
Rodrigo De Paul received a yellow card early on due to a foul but struggled to deliver the incisive passes he is known for, ultimately scoring low with a 4.
Gustavo Barrios delivered a stellar performance, completing 47 of 50 passes and contributing significantly on defense with five tackles and four clearances. His late-game possession play was key to Koke’s goal, earning him a score of 8.
Striker Julian Alvarez might not have scored, but his pressing efforts were notable, especially when he pressured Girona’s goalkeeper into a critical mistake that led to a goal from Antoine Griezmann. He was awarded a score of 6.
Griezmann took advantage of his opportunities, scoring from a direct free kick and assisting Llorente’s goal, marking a significant moment for Atletico and earning him a score of 7.5.
Substituting players included Conor Gallagher, who showcased energy and aggression in his debut, gaining a score of 5.5 for his impactful 37 minutes on the pitch.
Koke provided stability and added a late goal to seal the victory, earning him a score of 7. Reinildo, who replaced Lino, had a promising partnership with Gallagher, receiving a 5.
Lastly, both Correa and Sørloth saw limited chances for goals as the team focused defensively, both ending with a score of 5.