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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 25
Girona FC v Atletico Madrid
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Girona, Spain
Monday, 13 March 2023
Kick-off is at 22h00
Girona FC will go head to head with Atletico Madrid in a
La Liga match at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on March 13.
Current Form
The White and Reds succumbed to a 3-2 defeat to Getafe CF away on March 4 as their two-match unbeaten run in the league came to an end.
Bilbao are undefeated in their last two matches at home having registered two consecutive victories at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
On the other hand, Atletico hammered Sevilla FC 6-1 at home on March 4 as they extended their unbeaten run to eight matches in La Liga.
The Mattress Makers are undefeated in their last four games on the road having recorded two draws and two wins in a row as the visitors.
What Is At Stake
Girona are currently occupying the 11th spot on the league standings - seven points behind sixth-placed Villarreal CF.
The White and Reds will boost their hopes of finishing in the top six if they record a win over Atletico.
Atletico are placed third on the standings - a point above fourth-placed Real Sociedad and they will be eyeing nothing but a win over Girona.
Team News
Girona's defensive midfielder Ibrahima Kebe will be missing due to an injury, but the team has no suspension concerns.
While Atletico star Reinildo Mandava has been ruled out for the remainder of the current season and his teammate Sergio Reguilón is also out injured, but the club has no suspension concerns.
Key Players
Cristhian Stuani is the player to watch out for in the Girona team having netted six goals in La Liga this term and the veteran attacker will be keen to add to his tally against Atletico.
On the other hand, Alvaro Morata, who is Atletico's top scorer in the league with nine goals this season, will be looking to inspire his side to a win at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
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Quotes
"What is an important day for him, is an important day for me," Atletico star Antoine Griezmann said after their win over Sevilla.
"I really wanted this game to be magical for him and the fans, because we deserve it. Since the World Cup we've been in an incredible dynamic, (and may it) continue like this."
Head-to-Head
Atletico edged out Girona 2-1 in their last meeting in La Liga with the game being played at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on 10 October 2022.
The Mattress Makers have never lost to the White and Reds in the league having recorded three draws and two wins from five matches.
(Last Five La Liga Meetings)
Matches - 5
Girona - 0
Atletico - 2
Draws - 3
La Liga matchday 25 fixtures
Friday, March 10
22:00 - Cadiz CF v Getafe CF
Saturday, March 11
15:00 - Real Madrid v RCD Espanyol
17:15 - Elche CF v Real Valladolid
19:30 - Celta Vigo v Rayo Vallecano
22:00 - Valencia CF v CA Osasuna
Sunday, March 12
15:00 - Real Mallorca v Real Sociedad
17:15 - Sevilla FC v UD Almeria
19:30 - Villarreal CF v Real Betis
22:00 - Athletic Bilbao v FC Barcelona
Monday, March 13
22:00 - Girona FC v Atletico Madrid
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