Atletico Madrid vs Girona Match Preview: May 17, 2026

Match at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, on 2026-05-17 in La Liga Regular Season - 37, with Atletico Madrid sitting 4th on 66 points and Girona 15th on 40 points.

Atletico Madrid Availability

Diego Simeone faces a heavily depleted squad. 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. Among them, G. Simeone is a major blow, leading the team with 6 assists in La Liga. Top scorer A. Sørloth, with 13 league goals, is available.

Girona Availability

Girona also travel with notable absences. 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. There are no listed suspensions for yellow cards or red cards.

Impact Summary

Atletico Madrid lose significant creativity and depth in midfield and attack, particularly through G. Simeone, while Girona’s issues are spread across goalkeeper, midfield and attack, reducing their options but without any confirmed loss from the league’s top scorers list.