Match Overview
Girona meet Atletico Madrid in a La Liga clash where form and efficiency will be under the microscope. The hosts seek stability after a mixed run, while the visitors arrive with momentum and a clear plan. Expect a contrast of styles: Girona’s possession-driven approach against Atletico’s structured control and counter-punching. With league position and confidence at stake, both sides will view this as a significant mid-season marker.
- Fixture: Girona vs Atletico Madrid
- Competition: La Liga
- Venue: Not provided
- Date: 21-12-2025
- Kickoff: 13:00 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Girona
- P. Gazzaniga
- Álex Moreno
- Vitor Nunes
- D. Blind
- Arnau Martínez
- Iván Martín
- A. Witsel
- V. Tsygankov
- A. Ounahi
- V. Vanat
- Bryan Gil
Atletico Madrid
- J. Oblak
- D. Hancko
- M. Ruggeri
- N. Molina
- Robin Le Normand
- Koke
- Pablo Barrios
- C. Gallagher
- J. Cardoso
- J. Álvarez
- A. Sørloth
Injury & Suspension Report
Girona
- D. van de Beek – Achilles Tendon Injury
- V. Krapyvtsov – Achilles Tendon Injury
- Ricard Artero – Ankle Injury
- C. Stuani – Calf Injury
- David López – Hamstring Injury
- A. Ounahi – International duty
- Juan Carlos – Knee Injury
- Portu – Knee Injury
- Abel Ruiz – Muscle Injury
Atletico Madrid
- Marcos Llorente – Muscle Injury
- Alex Baena – Hamstring Injury
- J. Giménez – Hamstring Injury
- C. Lenglet – Knee Injury
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have tended to be open, with goals at both ends. Across 12 clashes, Atletico Madrid have six wins to Girona’s one, with five draws. The pattern often sees Atletico finding key moments while Girona look to impose their passing rhythm.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Girona’s recent run shows inconsistency: two losses and two draws in their last five, and a team still seeking sharper edges in both boxes. They have scored five across that stretch, but defensive slips have been costly, particularly against similarly ranked opponents where their goals conceded outpace goals scored. They sit 18th on 15 points from 16 matches, underlining the need for a disciplined display and cleaner transitions from buildup to chance creation.
Tsygankov’s recent impact for Girona
Vitaliy Tsygankov’s brace in a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad is a timely reminder of Girona’s individual quality. His threat between the lines and on the break is central to unlocking support for V. Vanat and Bryan Gil. Service from Iván Martín and A. Witsel will be vital to sustain possession and create higher-quality chances. A. Ounahi is listed on international duty, a factor that could affect the hosts’ control in midfield if availability is limited.
Atlético Madrid seeks a vital win on their next outing
Atletico arrive with steady momentum, eight goals in their last five matches and a recent 2-1 win at Valencia where Koke struck first. J. Álvarez has seven league goals and pairs well with A. Sørloth, offering a direct outlet and penalty-box presence. Against comparable opposition, Atletico have largely dictated terms, averaging around 2.5 goals while keeping their shape. With Koke, Pablo Barrios and C. Gallagher balancing control and ball progression, they are equipped to frustrate Girona’s buildup and exploit turnovers.
Girona’s play and league position stakes
A home result would be a platform to climb the table and ease pressure. Girona’s possession game requires accuracy in the first phase and compactness after losses of possession, areas that have fluctuated week to week. Limiting transitions against Atletico is essential, as is maximizing the width provided by Arnau Martínez and Álex Moreno without exposing space behind.
H2H trends point to an open contest, but Atletico’s blend of control and end-product gives them a narrow edge if they execute in midfield and limit Girona’s key creators. Prediction: Girona 1-2 Atletico Madrid.