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atletico madrid vs girona prediction
Atletico Madrid vs Girona: Preview and Predictions
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid will welcome Girona to the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the new La Liga season
Diego Simeone's side have picked up seven points from their opening three matches, including a thrilling 3-2 victory over Valencia last time out. Girona, meanwhile, have enjoyed a solid start to their return to the top flight, taking five points from their opening three games including a 3-1 win at Celta Vigo last month.
Team News
Atletico Madrid will be without the suspended Stefan Savic for the visit of Girona. The Montenegrin defender was sent off in the closing stages of the win over Valencia and will serve a one-match ban.
Jose Gimenez is also a doubt for the hosts, having missed the win over Valencia with a thigh injury. Simeone will be hopeful that the Uruguayan can recover in time to face Girona, but if he is not fit, Felipe is likely to deputize.
Girona have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to Madrid. The Catalans will be boosted by the return of Borja Garcia, who missed the win over Celta Vigo with a knock.
Match Preview
Atletico Madrid will be confident of maintaining their unbeaten start to the season when they welcome Girona to the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday.
Simeone's side have been in impressive form in recent weeks, and they will be looking to make it four wins from four against a Girona side who have shown signs of improvement in their return to the top flight.
Girona will be no pushovers, however. Michel's side have shown that they are capable of causing problems for even the best teams in La Liga, and they will be looking to make a statement against Atletico Madrid.
Prediction
Atletico Madrid will be the favorites to win this match, but Girona are capable of causing them problems. The hosts should have too much quality for the visitors, but it could be a close-fought contest.
Predicted score: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Girona