MADRID. Atlético Madrid overcome Girona 3-1 thanks to A. Griezmann who scored in the 34th and 50th minute. It was Girona to score first with a goal from Artem Dovbyk. However, later Atlético Madrid found the way to turn the tables scoring 3 consecutive goals with Antoine Griezmann (34′), Ángel Correa (45′) and Antoine Griezmann (50′). Girona lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on Saturday and it started at 2:00 pm local time. In front of 64,214 spectators. The referee was Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea assisted by Iker De Francisco Grijalba and Jon Núñez Fernández. The 4th official was Francisco Javier Expósito Jaramillo. The weather was clear sky. The temperature was pleasant at 24.07 degrees Celsius or 75.33 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 33%.
Match Statistics
- 42 Ball Possession 58
Shots
- 17 Total 12
- 4 On Target 5
- 6 Off Target 7
- 7 Shots blocked 0
- 87 Attack 105
- 52 Dangerous attack 48
- 74 Ball safe 77
- 1 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 0
Fouls
- 17 Total 14
- 3 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Girona had a strong ball possession 58% while Atlético Madrid was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Atlético Madrid was putting more pressure with 52 dangerous attacks and 17 shots of which 4 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Atlético Madrid won the match.
Atlético Madrid shot 17 times, 4 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Girona shot 12 times, 5 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
Atlético Madrid received 4 yellow cards (Marcos Llorente, Ángel Correa, Saúl Ñíguez and D. Simeone). Talking about the opposition, Girona received 2 yellow cards (Yan Couto and Yangel Herrera ).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Atlético Madrid has 61 points to remain in the 4th place. On the opposite side, Girona will stays with 65 points to hold in the 3rd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the La Liga, Atlético Madrid will play away with Deportivo Alavés on the 21st of April with a 10-1 head to head statistic in favor of Atlético Madrid (4 draws).
Girona will host Cádiz on the 21st of April with a 4-4 head to head statistic.
Atlético Madrid – Formation
Atlético Madrid
46'
25'
45'
Atlético Madrid started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
The manager Diego Pablo Simeone decided to play with the following team: Jan Oblak , Nahuel Molina , Stefan Savic , Mario Hermoso , Reinildo Mandava , Rodrigo Riquelme , Rodrigo de Paul , Koke , Saúl Ñíguez , Antoine Griezmann and Ángel Correa .
The home team had on the bench: José María Giménez , Horaţiu Moldovan, Gabriel Paulista, Samuel Lino , Marcos Llorente , Arthur Vermeeren, Axel Witsel , S. El Jebari, Antonio Gomis, César Azpilicueta and Álvaro Morata .
Atlético Madrid could not rely on the presence of Álvaro Morata (injured).
Substitutions
Atlético Madrid made 5 changes: Saúl Ñíguez for Álvaro Morata (41′), Rodrigo de Paul for César Azpilicueta (75′), Rodrigo Riquelme for Samuel Lino (68′), Antoine Griezmann for Marcos Llorente (68′) and Reinildo Mandava for Axel Witsel (46′).
Player of the match: Antoine Griezmann
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Atlético Madrid was Antoine Griezmann.
His rating is with 2 goals, 21 passes (86% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 3 duels out of 4. He performed 3 crosses.
Girona – Formation
Girona
Girona started with a 3-4-2-1 line-up (3-4-2-1).
Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz played with: Paulo Gazzaniga , Eric García , David López , Daley Blind , Miguel Gutiérrez , Yan Couto , Yangel Herrera , Aleix García , Jhon Solís , Sávio and Artem Dovbyk .
They had on the bench: Portu , Juan Carlos, Arnau Martínez , Cristhian Stuani , Borja García, Valery Fernández , Juanpe, Pablo Torre , Toni Villa, Toni Fuidias and Jastin García.
Substitutions
Girona made 5 changes: Jhon Solís for Pablo Torre (57′), David López for Arnau Martínez (65′), Yangel Herrera for Portu (65′), Artem Dovbyk for Cristhian Stuani (83′) and Sávio for Valery Fernández (83′).
Player of the match: Aleix García
The most impressive player for Girona was Aleix García.
His rating is with 84 passes (94% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 2 duels out of 3. He performed 3 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the La Liga.
- Cádiz – FC Barcelona – 0-1
- Atlético Madrid – Girona – 3-1
- Rayo Vallecano – Getafe – 0-0
- Mallorca – Real Madrid – 0-1
