Atlético Madrid Vs Girona Set for Griezmann's 500th Match at 19.00
Atlético Madrid vs Girona arrives on Sunday, May 17 at 19.00 at the Riyahd Air Metropolitano, and the matchup carries more than routine Matchday 37 weight. Atlético have already secured Champions League football for next season, while Girona need points to avoid sliding into a tougher finish.
For Atlético, the game also marks Antoine Griezmann's 500th match for the club. He is set to say goodbye to the supporters before leaving for the United States league, and the club plans a tribute for him in front of its home crowd.
Riyahd Air Metropolitano Stage
The fixture sits inside LaLiga's unified final round, which gives Sunday night the same kickoff time across the competition. Atlético host at the Riyahd Air Metropolitano in Primera División's Matchday 37, with Diego Pablo Simeone's side already through to next season's Champions League.
That leaves the home team with a different sort of target: improving its league position and the financial gain that comes with it. It is not a title race or a qualification scramble for Atlético anymore; the urgency sits elsewhere in the table.
Girona Under Pressure
Girona come in one point above the danger zone, and that margin is thin enough to shape the entire afternoon. Míchel's side need to win or at least draw if they want to avoid reaching the final matchday in a difficult situation.
The stakes are sharper because the danger zone is not abstract for Girona. They are still tied to the two relegation places in the battle that has run through the season, so even one point here would change the mood heading into the closing weekend.
DAZN and Movistar Plus+
Viewers can watch the match on DAZN, DAZN LaLiga 2 on Movistar Plus+ dial 58 or Orange TV dial 114, M+ LaLiga 6 on Movistar Plus+ dial 172 or Orange TV dial 273, and LaLiga TV Bar. ABC will also carry live coverage on its website.
For Atlético supporters, the draw of the night is clear: Griezmann's milestone and tribute inside a home match that closes another season at the Metropolitano. For Girona, the task is even simpler, and much heavier — leave Madrid with a result that keeps their season from tightening further on the final day.
