Girona, featuring Viktor Tsygankov and Vladyslav Vanat from the start, suffered a heavy 3–0 home defeat to an efficient Atlético Madrid in Matchday 17 of La Liga. The Ukrainian internationals were handed starting roles for the Catalan side but were unable to influence the game, finishing the contest without goal contributions.

Atlético Madrid laid the foundations for victory in a dominant first half. Captain Koke opened the scoring with a well-taken effort before Conor Gallagher doubled the lead, underlining Diego Simeone’s side’s control and intensity in midfield.

The visitors maintained their grip after the break, limiting Girona to sporadic attacking moments. Any lingering hope of a comeback was extinguished in stoppage time when Antoine Griezmann struck to complete the rout, capping off a polished away performance.

The defeat leaves Girona stuck in 18th place with just 15 points, deepening their relegation concerns as the season gathers pace. Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, move up to third in the La Liga standings on 37 points.

2025-26, Spain - La Liga

Girona - Atletico Madrid 0:3 (0:2)
Goals: Koke, 13 (0:1); Gallagher C., 38 (0:2); Griezmann, 92 (0:3)

Girona: Gazzaniga; Martinez Ar. (Gil B., 61); Vitor Reis; Blind; Moreno Alex; Frances (Rincón, 61); Tsygankov (Solis Jhon, 71); Witsel; Martín I. (Lemar, 71); Roca (Asprilla, 46); Vanat
Substitution: Asprilla (from 46); Rincón (from 61); Gil B. (from 61); Lemar (from 71); Solis Jhon (from 71)
Bench: Livaković; Arango J.; Ba Papa
Yellow Cards: Martinez Ar. 57; Lemar 84

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Hancko; Ruggeri; Pubill; Koke; Barrios P.; Llorente M. (Griezmann, 78); Gonzalez N. (Gallagher C., 28; Le Normand, 77); Sørloth (Raspadori, 83); Álvarez Jul. (Almada, 78); Simeone G-o
Substitution: Gallagher C. (from 28 till 77); Le Normand (from 77); Almada (from 78); Griezmann (from 78); Raspadori (from 83)
Bench: Musso; Esquivel S.; Galán J.; Molina N.; Cardoso Joao; Martín Car.