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 with 66 points and a goal difference of 21, while Girona sit 15th on 40 points with a goal difference of -15.

Atletico Madrid & Girona Availability

Atletico Madrid face a lengthy absentee list. J. Álvarez (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 through 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 from midfield.

Girona also travel with 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’s attacking output of 60 league goals leans heavily on A. Sørloth, who has 13 goals and is available. However, the loss of creator G. Simeone removes an important supply line. Girona, with 38 goals scored, lose depth in attack with Portu and V. Vanat sidelined, further limiting a forward line that already struggles compared to Atletico’s.