Mistakes condemn Girona to the Metropolitano

Again, due to a lack of concentration in certain moments, Girona came out burnt against Atlético de Madrid (3-0). The Catalans, who have yet to win in Colchonero territory, experienced the magic of Griezmann and the power of Marcos Llorente.

The premiere of the league at Cívitas Metropolitano, after the draw at home of the ‘yellow submarine’, began with a clash full of respect for both teams, who distributed possession until, as the minutes passed, the presence of one and the other. at times, as if it were an accordion.

Cholo Simeone’s men seem to have instructions regarding pressing down the left wing. Julián Álvarez’s debut as a starter was supported by Riquelme and Lino from the wing, forming the clearest action of the Madrid team, although there was little danger for Gazzaniga, who soon became the star.

The men from Girona were able to be superior in possession, relying on their good positioning to be effective and rely on many moments of the game. This allowed Oblak to hit the spot, albeit with little scoring ability. Abel Ruiz knows this well, because he fired on several occasions with little power.

Indeed, Atleti were not the better of the Catalans in the first half, but Gazzaniga’s blunder cost the visitors dearly. A clearance by Le Normand ended Julián Álvarez’s run towards the rival goal, culminating in a quick release from the Argentine goalkeeper, who caught the ball with his gloves outside the area. Had it not been for Blind, who came into the race with the new Colchonero star, it would have meant a straight red card for the goalkeeper, but that didn’t stop Griezmann from scoring with a subsequent foul on the edge of the area. Strong, low and on the crossbar, the Frenchman opened the scoring shortly before the halfway mark (39′).

As if that wasn’t enough, the pitcher of cold water soon arrived for Míchel’s team shortly after stepping onto the grass again. Marcos Llorente’s shot from outside the area ends up bending the hands of Gazzaniga, who is again signaled for a very central ball without a high level of danger (49′). The game has become very comfortable for the locals.

The colchoneros interrupt the lines at the same time as the ‘gironins’ come out to change the dynamic. The commitment of the team and the changes made by the Vallecano coach served to continue to get good feelings in the attacking sector of the green. Miovski made his debut in the ‘blanc-i-vermella’ shirt and, alongside him, Iker Almena, sought to stir up the rivalry. The centers came, as did some shots, but nothing too dangerous.

Atleti, in its own right, took the opportunity to strengthen the defensive foundations and did not allow the people of Girona to tie any kind of hope that could jeopardize a double favorable result. The force of the locals is noticeable, especially in the rear axis with Le Normand and Giménez.

It was precisely that that weakened Girona against a stronger Atlético in the final minutes. Despite possession tinged with the visiting tone, the red and white dominated, even without needing the ball to be comfortable. To make matters worse, seeing Sorloth and Correa ten minutes from the end doesn’t help to enjoy a vein of light either. Simeone did not hesitate to finish the match with all the meat on the grill, even when Gallagher made his debut.

With the visiting defensive line opening up, the locals took the opportunity to seal the score and Llorente assisted Koke to end the mattress party (94′). Girona, therefore, added its first defeat in the calendar in the red-and-white lands. The start of the calendar, with two complex visits, did not allow the Catalans to add the first three points, which will take the third day with only one and in the relegation places. Atlético, with four points in the box, won fourth place