[LaLiga] Atlético Madrid vs Girona - Girona is undergoing a rebuilding phase and is unlikely to withstand a more organized opponent on their home turf.

Atlético has been one of the most talked-about clubs this summer. The Colchoneros sold Álvaro Morata to Milan, bringing in last season’s second-highest scorer, Alexander Sørloth, from Villarreal to replace him. They also signed European champion Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad, and midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea. One of the most notable transfers of the entire summer was the arrival of Julián Álvarez from Manchester City.

However, Atlético’s season opener was challenging. Diego Simeone's side struggled against Villarreal, twice falling behind during the match, but managed to salvage a 2-2 draw.Girona was one of the biggest surprises in European football last season. The modest Catalan side led La Liga for a significant portion of the season, but they ran out of steam in the second half, allowing Real Madrid and Barcelona to overtake them in the standings. Nevertheless, finishing third was an extraordinary achievement for Girona, securing them a debut in the Champions League.

However, it's important to note that this is no longer the same Girona. The "Red and Whites" lost five key players over the summer: Aleix García, Eric García, Savinho, Yan Couto, and last season’s top La Liga scorer, Artem Dovbyk. Girona made some notable signings, including Bryan Gil, Oriol Romeu, Aberdeen’s top scorer Bojan Miovski, Czech defender Ladislav Krejčí, and Olympic champion Abel Ruiz. But there are significant doubts about whether these newcomers can adequately replace the team’s former stars.

In their first match of the season, Girona looked significantly inferior to Betis, conceding in the sixth minute and nearly allowing more. However, Michel's side managed to turn things around late in the game and equalize, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

Prediction: Girona +1

Atlético Madrid vs Girona stream and TV listing

Colombia：Disney+ Sur, ESPN2 Colombia

Czech Republic：Nova Sport 4

International：Score808 808ball