Atlético de Madrid and Girona Announce Squads for Crucial La Liga Matchday 37. Atlético de Madrid and Girona have unveiled their starting lineups for the penultimate round of La Liga. The upcoming match in Madrid could be Griezmann’s final home appearance. Girona need a win to keep their hopes for a top-place finish alive.
Key positions in La Liga will be decided today in Madrid: Atlético de Madrid and Girona have announced their starting line-ups for matchday 37, which may impact the final standings in the championship. For the hosts, the game at Metropolitano will be their last home match of the season, and for Griezmann, it could be a farewell to the fans on home turf.
Atlético de Madrid head coach Simeone has opted for the following line-up: Oblak; Pubill, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Giuliano, Koke, Baena, Vargas; Griezmann and Lookman. Girona will take the field with Gazzaniga; Arnau, Francés, Vitor Reis, Álex Moreno; Iván Martín, Witsel, Ounahi; Tsygankov, Bryan Gil, and Roca. Both clubs kept their line-ups under wraps until the last moment, but now all key figures are confirmed.
For Girona, this match is a chance to keep control over their own destiny in the battle for their final position in the table. The team aims to pick up points so that they will rely only on their own results in the last round. Among the visitors, Cristhian Stuani stands out, as the coaching staff believes he can inspire his teammates and change the course of the match.
Atlético de Madrid's substitutes include Musso, Esquivel, Lenglet, Boñar, Julio Díaz, Puric, Rayane, Iker Luque, Morcillo, Sorloth, Almada, and Cubo. Girona's bench consists of Blanco, Krapyvtsov, David López, Blind, Artero, Echeverri, Lemar, Rincón, Van de Beek, Stuani, and Beltrán. Attention to the line-up details is especially important considering recent results: Atlético de Madrid claimed victory at El Sadar, while Girona dropped their lead in a home match against Real Sociedad.
Ahead of the match, Julián Alvarez, who received the Mahou trophy, expressed his gratitude to the fans and gave a special mention to Griezmann, for whom this match could be one of his last with Atlético de Madrid. The club is also discussing the future of a number of players and possible transfer decisions, including interest in Vlahovic.
In the context of the battle for spots in La Liga, it is worth recalling that similar intensity has accompanied other key matches of the season. For example, Barcelona recently had a chance to clinch the championship early in a showdown with Osasuna, where not only victory was at stake but also the hosts’ record streak — you can learn more about this in the article about the decisive match between Barcelona and Osasuna.
La Liga is traditionally known for its high level of competition at the end of the season. In recent years, it is often the penultimate rounds that have determined not only the champions but also the participants in European competitions. In the 2026 season, Atlético de Madrid and Girona continue to pursue their objectives, and attention to squad details and the form of key players could prove crucial in the final standings.
