Atletico Madrid vs Girona Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups, and How to Watch — Griezmann’s Farewell Meets a Relegation Battle

On one side, a club chasing a top-three finish and giving their legendary striker a home farewell. On the other, a team desperately fighting to stay in La Liga. Sunday's…

By Reetam Bodhak

May 17, 2026

3 min read

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On one side, a club chasing a top-three finish and giving their legendary striker a home farewell. On the other, a team desperately fighting to stay in La Liga. Sunday’s Metropolitano clash is loaded with emotion and stakes — just the way football should be.

Atletico Madrid vs Girona: Match Info at a Glance

Detail	Info
Match	Atletico Madrid vs Girona
Competition	La Liga 2025–26 (Matchday 37)
Venue	Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
Date & Time	Sunday, May 17, 2026
Kick-off	6:00 PM BST / 5:00 PM UTC / 10:30 PM IST

How to Watch Atletico Madrid vs Girona

Fans in the UK can watch the game live on Premier Sports 1 and Premier Sports 2. Indian viewers can stream via FanCode, while Spanish audiences can follow on Movistar+. For live score updates and match stats, visit TechnoSports. The Football Faithful

The Stories Behind This Fixture

This is far more than a mid-table skirmish. It is expected to be Antoine Griezmann’s final home appearance for Atletico before his planned summer move to Orlando City — making it an emotionally charged occasion for the Metropolitano faithful.

On the flip side, Girona sit 15th with 40 points and remain only one point above the relegation zone entering the final two rounds of the season — every touch, every chance, every goal matters enormously for Michel’s side.

Team News & Key Absences

Atletico Madrid face a host of injury problems: Jose Maria Gimenez, Nahuel Molina, and Johnny Cardoso are all ruled out, while Pablo Barrios, Nico Gonzalez, Julian Alvarez, and Giuliano Simeone are all doubts. Marcos Llorente is also suspended.

Girona are missing Abel Ruiz, Vladyslav Vanat, Marc-André ter Stegen, Portu, Donny van de Beek, and Juan Carlos through injury.

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Musso; Pubill, Hancko, Le Normand, Ruggeri; Lookman, Koke, Vargas, Baena; Almada, Griezmann. My Football Facts

Girona (4-3-3): Gazzaniga; Arnau Martinez, Frances, Vitor Reis, Alex Moreno; Ivan Martin, Witsel, Ounahi; Tsygankov, Abel Ruiz, Bryan Gil.

Head-to-Head & Prediction

In La Liga, these sides have met 11 times, with seven Atletico wins, three draws and just one Girona victory. Girona have never won at Atletico’s ground, with only two draws to show for their visits.

Atletico won three of their last five La Liga games, while Girona have not won any of their last six matches and have conceded in every one of them. Sports Mole

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2–0 Girona

FAQs

Q: What time does Atletico Madrid vs Girona kick off and where can I watch it?

The match kicks off at 6:00 PM BST / 10:30 PM IST on May 17, 2026. UK viewers can watch on Premier Sports 1 & 2, with Indian fans streaming on FanCode.

Q: What is at stake in the Atletico Madrid vs Girona La Liga clash?

Atletico are fighting for a third-place finish above Villarreal, while Girona desperately need points to escape relegation, sitting just one point above the danger zone with two games remaining.