Spanish La Liga
2025-05-25 - Girona vs Atl Madrid
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spanish La Liga - Round 38
Estadio Municipal de Montilivi (Girona), Spain
Sunday, 25th May 2025 - Kick Off 14:00 CET
Girona
Girona's campaign has fallen well short of expectations, with the Catalan side entering the final weekend sitting in 15th and mathematically safe from relegation, but a far cry from last season’s impressive showing.
While there’s still a slim opportunity to climb the table with a positive result, Míchel’s men have limped mainly toward the finish line. Just two wins in their last 15 La Liga matches speak volumes about their struggles, particularly with slow starts that have seen them concede first in most of those outings.
At home, however, Girona have been more competitive, and they will be motivated to finish a frustrating campaign on a high note in front of their fans. A strong showing could also serve as a springboard for a summer rebuild, with pride still very much at stake.
Atl Madrid
With third place already secured and nothing left to chase, Atletico Madrid travel to Girona with little more than reputation on the line. Last week’s commanding 4-1 win over Real Betis was a reminder of what Diego Simeone’s men are capable of, but consistency away from the Metropolitano has been lacking all season. Atleti have scored just once across their last three away league matches, and their 27-point total on the road is the lowest among La Liga’s top four sides.
Though Atletico have typically enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture, winning five of the last six head-to-head meetings, the lack of stakes in this game could result in a more subdued performance. Whether Simeone opts to rotate or stick with his regular starters, focus and motivation may be harder to come by than usual.
The Betting Verdict
Girona may not have had much to shout about in recent weeks, but this final-day clash offers an opportunity for redemption, and they will likely approach it more urgently than their visitors. Atletico have historically dominated this matchup, but with their league position locked in and their recent away form underwhelming, they could be vulnerable here.
Given Girona’s solid record at Montilivi and Atleti’s inconsistency on the road, backing the hosts to avoid defeat looks like a shrewd move. Expect a competitive, perhaps cagey affair, with the home side doing just enough to earn a result.
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The Pick :
Girona 1-1 Atl Madrid
