LaLiga 2022-23: Girona vs Atletico Madrid: Predicted lineup, Injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Colchoneros look to keep the top three fight alive as they face Blanquivermells on Monday night.

After gaining the winning moment Atletico Madrid is set to take on another La Liga challenge against Girona. The FIFA World Cup break has helped Atletico Madrid massively to reflect on its problems. They are unbeaten for the last 8 games and won 5. Girona’s home Estadi Montilivi will host Atletico Madrid on Monday evening. Girona’s season has been a seesaw battle within the team itself. They have provided the most entertaining games of the season to the fans. Girona in their 24 games so far has won only 8 games but they are among the Top 3 to score 38 goals this season. Girona’s defence has been a real problem for them. They may have scored more but have conceded 38 goals as well. They are placed at 11th position in the La Liga table.

On the other hand, Atletico Madrid has been booming with confidence for the games coming ahead. A draw against Real Madrid and a 6-1 victory over Sevilla will definitely make Girona worry about their opponent even playing at home. Alvaro Morata and Antonio Griezman have to lead the attack nicely. Morata has scored 11 goals so far for Atletico this season, while Griezman has scored 9 goals. These two in the partnership are working nicely for Madrid. Madrid’s biggest strength has been their defence and the ability to hold onto the lead. If Girona breaks the defensive line of Atletico Madrid they have a real chance of putting in another entertaining performance of the season.

Kick Off

Monday, 13-03-2023, 11:00 PM (GMT)Tuesday, 14-03-2023, 1:30 AM (IST)

Atletico Madrid Form (all competitions): W-D-W-W-D

Girona Form (all competitions): L-W-W-L-W

Players to watch out for

Atletico Madrid: Alvaro Morata

The Spanish striker has been in top form this season in La Liga for Atletico Madrid. Morata has scored 9 goals in La Liga and 11in total. Morata will prove to be an X-factor for Atletico Madrid against Girona. His partnership in the attacking line with French Griezman has been a magnificent journey so far. Diego Simeone will expect him to continue his scoring form and defensive line intact like the last few games.

Girona: Cristhian Stuani

Girona’s this season's top scorer Cristhian Stuani will be a player to watch out for. Girona skipper Stuani has been leading the attack wonderfully. Uruguayan striker Stuani has scored 6 goals for Girona in La Liga and 7 overall. Girona has been scoring continuously all they need is a strong defensive play. Captain Stuani will expect a resilience play from their backline against Atletico Madrid.

Match Facts

1 – Girona has not won a single match against Atletico Madrid in any competition. They have taken on each other 7 times.

2- Most of the games between Girona and Atletico Madrid have ended as a draw, and the 1-1 was the most popular result.

3- Girona is placed at 11th position in La Liga table and Atletico Madrid is at 3rd, both teams have same number of goals scored in the league, 38.

Head-to-Head Stats

Matches: 7Atletico Madrid wins: 2Girona wins: 0Draws: 5

Predicted Playing XI

Girona will be missing their key players because of the injuries. Alexander Callens, Ibrahima Kebe, Yan Couto will be sitting on the sidelines against Atletico Madrid. Angel Correa and Nahuel Molina will be making comeback after serving the suspension.  Atletico also have injury issues as Rodrigo de paul and Reinildo will be missing out from the action.

Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Molina, Giminez, Hermoso, Llorente, Barrios, Koke, Carrasco, Morata, Griezman

Girona: Gazzaniga, A Martinez, Bueno, Juanpe, J Hernandez, Tsygankov, A Garcia, Romeu, B Garcia, Stuani, Castellanos

Match Prediction

Atletico Madrid on paper looks dominant side against Girona. In their previous La Liga meeting in October Atletico Madrid won the game by 2-1. Madrid’s effort to hold on to their initial lead will prove crucial and a game changer for both teams. If Girona’s defence plays well there will be an outside chance for them to register their first win over Atletico Madrid. So far Madrid looks clear favourite to win the game.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2 – 0 Girona

Telecast

India: Sports 18, Sports 18 HDUS: ESPN+UK: Free Sports, La Liga TVAfrica: Super Sports