Prediction: Atlético Madrid VS Girona 2025-05-25
The final match of the La Liga season, and what a thrilling encounter we have in store - Atletico Madrid, with nothing to lose, taking on Girona, who are just happy to have avoided relegation. I mean, who doesn't love a good "we're already on vacation" vs "we're just happy to be here" matchup?
All jokes aside, Atletico Madrid is the clear favorite in this one, and for good reason. They've been in impressive form, with a 4-1 thrashing of Real Betis in their previous game, and Julian Alvarez is looking to keep his scoring streak alive. Girona, on the other hand, has a poor historical record against Atletico, and their 16th place finish in La Liga doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
With Atletico having already secured Champions League football for next season, they can play freely, and Diego Simeone's men will be looking to give their goalkeeper Jan Oblak a record-breaking sixth award for best goalkeeper in La Liga. Girona, with no tournament pressure, can also play without any weight on their shoulders, which could lead to a high-scoring affair.
Best Bet: Atletico Madrid to win (-200). Yes, it's not the most exciting pick, but sometimes you just have to go with the obvious choice. Atletico's form, combined with Girona's poor record against them, makes this a relatively safe bet. And who knows, maybe Atletico will even throw in a few extra goals for good measure, just to make the last game of the season a memorable one.
Created: May 25, 2025, 12:17 p.m. GMT