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Atletico Madrid vs Girona: Squad Update and Match Preview

Match at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, on 17 May 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 37. Atletico Madrid arrive 4th on 66 points, while Girona sit 15th on 40 points.

Atletico Madrid & Girona 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.

Girona also travel with several key absentees. 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 have scored 60 league goals, heavily driven by A. Sørloth’s 13 goals, who remains available but loses creative support from leading assister G. Simeone. Girona’s 38 goals for the campaign are hit by the loss of attacking depth in Portu and V. Vanat, increasing reliance on the remaining forwards to find a breakthrough in Madrid.