Diego Simeone is pleased with how Antoine Griezmann is adjusting to his new role at Atletico Madrid, despite playing fewer minutes this season. Griezmann has only started in five LaLiga games and has played a total of 649 minutes, with Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth getting more playing time. However, Griezmann has made an impact off the bench, scoring crucial goals for Atleti.
In their recent match against Valencia, Griezmann came off the bench to help secure a 2-1 victory, and he also scored a brace in their Copa del Rey win over Atletico Baleares. With five goals in LaLiga this season, all coming as a substitute, Griezmann is currently the top-scoring sub in Europe’s top five leagues.
Simeone praised Griezmann’s goal-scoring form, stating that it makes the Frenchman happier and more content. As Atletico Madrid prepare to face Girona in their final match of 2025, Simeone emphasized the importance of Griezmann’s contributions to the team.
Girona may be 18th in LaLiga, but their recent form has been positive, including wins over Real Sociedad and draws against Real Madrid and Real Betis. Simeone acknowledged Girona’s improved performances and stated that Atleti will approach the game based on their current form.
Players to watch in the upcoming match include Viktor Tsygankov for Girona, who has been involved in four of their last five LaLiga goals, and Julian Alvarez for Atletico Madrid, who has scored seven goals this season but has not found the net in LaLiga since November.
In terms of predictions, Atletico Madrid are favored to win based on their historical record against Girona. Despite losing their last two away games in LaLiga, Atleti have a strong chance of securing a victory against Girona. According to Opta, Atletico Madrid have a win probability of 53.8% compared to Girona’s 22.8%.
