Girona and Atlético de Madrid are set to clash in matchday 17 of LaLiga EA Sports at the Montilivi Stadium. Both teams are eager to secure a victory as they look to clarify their objectives for the end of 2025. Girona comes into this match fresh off a comeback win against Real Sociedad, while Atlético Madrid recently triumphed over Valencia in their latest league outing.
Coaches Míchel and Simeone face significant absences as they prepare their squads for this crucial encounter. Girona will be without several key players due to injuries, including David López, Van de Beek, Krapyvtsov, Portu, Abel, and Stuani, in addition to Ounahi, who is away on international duty. On the other hand, Atlético Madrid will miss Giménez, Baena, and Lenglet due to injury, though Simeone will welcome back Llorente and Sorloth for this match.
In a light-hearted moment during a recent press conference, Atlético’s coach Simeone faced a choice between answering a football-related question or one unrelated to the sport, showcasing his ability to engage with the media in entertaining ways.
Fans can catch the Girona vs. Atlético Madrid match on Sunday, December 21, at 14:00 hours, live on Movistar LaLiga. The game will also be available via Radio MARCA’s commentary and at MARCA.com for live updates. Pre-match coverage will begin two hours early, with a post-match report featuring highlights and player reactions to follow.
As Girona approaches the match, they sit in 18th place with 15 points, while Atlético Madrid is in much stronger form, occupying 4th place with 34 points. Both teams will be striving not only for three points but also to build momentum as they head into the latter part of the season.