After 30 rounds, Atletico sits in fourth place, just 2 points ahead of Athletic Bilbao. So, for Diego Simeone’s team, the key matches of the season are beginning, where any mistake could cost them a place in the Champions League next season. However, Atletico continues to fight in the Champions League this season, having defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the first leg of the quarter-finals. In La Liga, in the previous round, the “colchoneros” won 2-1 away against Villarreal, but before that, they suffered two consecutive defeats to C?diz (0-2) and Barcelona (0-3).
Girona is the biggest surprise of the current season in Spain. The modest Catalan team continues confidently towards its first-ever qualification for the Champions League. Girona is in third place, with a comfortable 9-point lead over Athletic. It’s a significant advantage, but ahead of Michel’s team are not only matches against Atletico but also against Barcelona. In the previous round, Girona snatched a last-minute victory over Betis at home (3-2).
