Atletico Madrid fight back to earn draw despite Griezmann dismissal
Antoine Griezmann was sent off as Atletico Madrid battled back to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw at La Liga newcomers Girona in their opening match.
Spanish LALIGA
FULL TIME
- Cristhian Stuani 22'
- Cristhian Stuani 25'
- Ángel Correa 78'
- José María Giménez 85'
Estadi Montilivi · 11,342 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Almería | L 0-1 | Spanish LALIGA 2 |
| 10/31/26 | @ Real Sociedad II | L 0-1 | Spanish LALIGA 2 |
| 10/27/26 | @ CD Cuarte | W 2-0 | Spanish Copa del Rey |
| 10/24/26 | vs RC Celta Fortuna | W 5-1 | Spanish LALIGA 2 |
| 10/18/26 | vs FC Andorra | W 2-0 | Spanish LALIGA 2 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Yellow Card 90'+4'
Pere Pons (Girona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal - Header 85'
Goal! Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 2. José Giménez (Atlético de Madrid) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Koke with a cross following a set piece situation.
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Substitution 84'
Substitution, Girona. Olarenwaju Kayode replaces Portu.
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Goal 78'
Goal! Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 1. Ángel Correa (Atlético de Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Lucas Hernández.
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Substitution 73'
Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Luciano Vietto replaces Fernando Torres.
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Substitution 71'
Substitution, Girona. Carles Planas replaces Aday Benítez because of an injury.
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Substitution 69'
Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Nicolás Gaitán replaces Gabi.
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Red Card 67'
Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the red card.
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Yellow Card 67'
Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card.
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Yellow Card 61'
Lucas Hernández (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 58'
Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Ángel Correa replaces Juanfran.
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Yellow Card 50'
Saúl Ñíguez (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow Card 45'+1'
Christian Stuani (Girona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow Card 28'
Yannick Carrasco (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal - Header 25'
Goal! Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 0. Christian Stuani (Girona) header from very close range to the top left corner following a set piece situation.
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Goal - Header 22'
Goal! Girona 1, Atlético de Madrid 0. Christian Stuani (Girona) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Álex Granell with a cross.
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End Regular Time 90'+5'
Match ends, Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 2.
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End Regular Time 90'+5'
Second Half ends, Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 2.
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Yellow Card 90'+4'
Pere Pons (Girona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal - Header 85'
Goal! Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 2. José Giménez (Atlético de Madrid) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Koke with a cross following a set piece situation.
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Substitution 84'
Substitution, Girona. Olarenwaju Kayode replaces Portu.
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Goal 78'
Goal! Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 1. Ángel Correa (Atlético de Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Lucas Hernández.
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Substitution 73'
Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Luciano Vietto replaces Fernando Torres.
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Substitution 71'
Substitution, Girona. Carles Planas replaces Aday Benítez because of an injury.
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Substitution 69'
Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Nicolás Gaitán replaces Gabi.
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Red Card 67'
Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the red card.
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Yellow Card 67'
Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card.
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Yellow Card 61'
Lucas Hernández (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 58'
Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Ángel Correa replaces Juanfran.
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Yellow Card 50'
Saúl Ñíguez (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Start 2nd Half 45'
Second Half begins Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 0.
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Halftime 45'+2'
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Yellow Card 45'+1'
Christian Stuani (Girona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow Card 28'
Yannick Carrasco (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal - Header 25'
Goal! Girona 2, Atlético de Madrid 0. Christian Stuani (Girona) header from very close range to the top left corner following a set piece situation.
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Goal - Header 22'
Goal! Girona 1, Atlético de Madrid 0. Christian Stuani (Girona) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Álex Granell with a cross.
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Kickoff
First Half begins.
Showing the last 21 of 21 events.
Team Stats
ATM
GIR
15
Fouls
15
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Corner Kicks
6
4
Saves
1
47.4
Possession
52.6
9
SHOTS
13
3
ON GOAL
6
30
On Target %
50
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
330
Accurate Passes
374
425
Passes
444
80
Pass Completion %
80
1
Accurate Crosses
8
8
Crosses
33
10
Cross %
20
62
Long Balls
89
26
Accurate Long Balls
50
40
Long Balls %
60
2
Blocked Shots
0
9
Effective Tackles
7
16
Tackles
12
60
Tackle %
60
26
Effective Clearances
34
26
Clearances
34
Lineups
ConfirmedGIR · 3-4-2-1
Gorka IraizozG11 save
Bernardo EspinosaCD2
Marc MuniesaCD-L201 shot on target2 shots
Pedro AlcaláCD-R51 shot
Álex GranellCM-L61 assist1 shot
Pere PonsCM-R8 yellow card1 shot
AdayLM111 shot
Pablo MaffeoRM25
Cristhian StuaniF7 yellow card3 shots on target2 goals4 shots
Borja GarcíaCF-L241 shot
PortuCF-R91 shot on target1 shot
Substitutes
Marlos MorenoSUB17
Olarenwaju KayodeSUB181 shot on target1 shot
Carles PlanasSUB21
JuanpeSUB15
Yassine BounouSUB13
Douglas LuizSUB12
Aleix GarcíaSUB23
ATM · 4-4-2
Jan OblakG134 saves
Stefan SavicCD-L15
José María GiménezCD-R241 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Lucas HernándezLB19 yellow card1 assist
JuanfranRB201 shot
Saúl ÑíguezCM-L8 yellow card1 shot
GabiCM-R14
KokeLM61 assist
Yannick CarrascoRM10 yellow card1 shot on target2 shots
Antoine GriezmannCF-L7 red card yellow card1 shot
Fernando TorresCF-R9
Substitutes
Augusto FernándezSUB12
Sime VrsaljkoSUB16
Ángel CorreaSUB111 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Sergio GonzálezSUB29
Miguel Ángel MoyàSUB1
Luciano ViettoSUB171 shot
Nicolás GaitánSUB221 shot
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