Atlético de Madrid achieved a solid victory over Girona, triumphing 3-0 in a match played at the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi as part of the 17th round of La Liga. The visitors opened the scoring early, with Koke finding the back of the net in the 12th minute of the first half. Shortly afterwards, in the 37th minute, Conor Gallagher doubled the lead with an impressive play, showcasing Atleti’s attacking prowess.
The third goal came right after the break, in a beautiful sequence of play that led to Antoine Griezmann scoring in the 46th minute. Receiving a cross from Giacomo Raspadori, Griezmann expertly struck the ball to seal the match at 3-0.
Koke was undoubtedly the standout performer, contributing 1 goal, completing 56 successful passes, making 2 recoveries, and taking 2 shots on target throughout the match.
Pablo Barrios also played a crucial role for Atlético de Madrid, completing 76 effective passes, recovering 4 balls, and attempting 2 shots at goal.
On the other side, Girona’s manager, Miguel Sánchez Muñoz, opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Paulo Gazzaniga in goal; Alejandro Francés, Vitor Reis, Daley Blind, and Álex Moreno forming the defense; and Viktor Tsygankov, Arnau Martinez, Axel Witsel, Iván Martín, and Joel Roca in midfield, while Vladyslav Vanat led the attack.
Diego Simeone’s Atlético lined up in a 4-4-2 formation featuring Jan Oblak as the goalkeeper; Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Dávid Hancko, and Matteo Ruggeri in defense; with Giuliano Simeone, Koke, Pablo Barrios, and Nicolás González in midfield; and Alexander Sorloth and Julián Álvarez as strikers.
The match was officiated by referee José Guzmán Mansilla.
Looking ahead to the next fixtures, Girona will travel to face Mallorca, while Atlético will head to play against Real Sociedad. Following this match, Girona holds 15 points in the league, positioned in 18th place, whereas Atlético Madrid stands at 37 points, occupying the 3rd position in the tournament.
Substitutions for Girona
45’ 2T – Joel Roca was replaced by Yáser Asprilla
60’ 2T – Arnau Martinez was substituted by Bryan Gil and Alejandro Francés was replaced by Hugo Rincón
70’ 2T – Viktor Tsygankov was taken off for Jhon Solis and Iván Martín was substituted by Thomas Lemar
Yellow Cards for Girona:
11’ 2T Arnau Martinez (holding a rival to prevent him from advancing) and 38’ 2T Thomas Lemar
Substitutions for Atlético de Madrid
27’ 1T – Nicolás González was replaced by Conor Gallagher
76’ 2T – Conor Gallagher was substituted for Robin Le Normand and Julián Álvarez was replaced by Thiago Almada
77’ 2T – Marcos Llorente was taken off for Antoine Griezmann
82’ 2T – Alexander Sorloth was replaced by Giacomo Raspadori
Yellow Card for Atlético de Madrid:
23’ 1T Diego Simeone (insulting or disapproving of the referee)