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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rayo Vallecano make lightning start against Girona in La Liga curtain-raiser
Girona 1-3 Rayo Vallecano After a moment of silence for Cristhian Stuani's departed father, with the Uruguayan absent as a result, the La Liga season roared into life on Friday night at Montilivi, in a match heavy with the summer heat. Either that or the occasion got to Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. The game began with Girona enjoying some nice spells of possession, but Gazzaniga was too comfortable one the ball, and scuffed a pass out wide. The loose ball in the box was hunted down by Jorge de Frutos, and his sliding effort finished with a ball and a red-faced Argentine in the back of the net. It was de Frutos again that wreaked havoc in the Girona defence moments later, as he latched onto a ball over the top. Shrugging off Ladislav Krejci, de Frutos got into the box and unselfishly found Alvaro Garcia for a tap-in. That was regrettable defending, but at least de Frutos was made to work for it. Girona manager Michel will be even less forgiving of Gazzaniga's red card though, after a failed take-on against de Frutos led to him bringing down the Rayo forward and giving away a penalty. Isi Palazon stepped up, but it was de Frutos' aggression and hunger that was paying dividends. Only a big save from replacement 'keeper Vladyslav Krapyvstov in a one-on-one with Pathe Ciss, and a foul from de Frutos on the Ukrainian kept it at four – the only saving grace for a team whistled off at half-time. Girona find pride in second period Image via Rayo Vallecano There was very much an air of 'job done' in Rayo's second half, with debutant Luiz Felipe taken off due to a yellow card. They dominated the ball, as Girona battled for pride and to relieve themselves of the Montilivi ire. Which was settled significantly by Viktor Tysgankov's brilliant run down the right, burning Rayo's central defender to get into the box, and pulling it back behind the covering defence for Joel Roca to rifle home. Roca battled hard and was brave on the ball, as was the case for Thomas Lemar when he came on for his debut. Later Vitor Reis and Hugo Rincon would do the same. Despite a ten-minute period where Girona looked like making a game of it, Rayo saw out the game on the beak, and somehow failing to add to their total. Michel will feel that he is closer to the side that finished last season than started it, but the temptation will be to completely ignore the first half after such glaring errors. Meanwhile Rayo go into next week's Conference League qualifier with Neman Grodno high on confidence. Their performance off the ball will be the most pleasing aspect for Inigo Perez, although Jorge de Frutos' continued success as a striker is also extremely promising.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Girona captain reveals Barcelona try to sign him in 2019 – ‘I did not sleep that night'
Girona captain reveals Barcelona try to sign him in 2019 – 'I did not sleep that night' Girona captain Cristhian Stuani has opened up about a dramatic chapter in his career when he was almost on the verge of joining Barcelona in 2019. The Uruguayan striker, now 38, confirmed in a recent interview that there was genuine interest from the Catalan giants in the summer of 2019. Advertisement 'There was one night I didn't sleep. Things were really heated,' Stuani said, recalling how close the move felt as quoted by Mundo Deportivo. But despite the buzz, he made it clear that a formal offer never actually reached Girona. 'I didn't have to choose because a concrete offer never came to the club,' he added. From missed move to Girona legend Soon after the 2018–19 season, Stuani was one of the hottest strikers in La Liga. With 20 goals in 34 matches, he was naturally on the radar of some of Spain's top clubs. Barcelona attempted to sign Cristhian Stuani in 2019. (Photo by) Barcelona were actively seeking a forward and eventually turned their focus to Antoine Griezmann, who joined later that year. Advertisement While Barcelona moved on, Stuani stayed put. Even as Girona dropped to the second division for three seasons, he remained loyal, something rare in modern football. That decision paid off, both for him and the club. He has now become a symbol of Girona's rise, making 289 appearances and scoring an impressive 141 goals across eight seasons. Although the dream move to Barça never materialised, Stuani's legacy at Girona is secure. He might not have worn the Blaugrana shirt, but he earned something arguably more meaningful, undying respect from the Girona faithful. His story is a reminder that not all football legends wear the biggest badges.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Girona FC vs. Atletico Madrid: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
How to Watch Girona FC vs. Atletico Madrid: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 5/25/2025 Alexander Sorloth, fifth in LaLiga with 17 goals, and Cristhian Stuani, 10th with 11 goals, will be on display when Atletico Madrid visits Girona FC on May 25, 2025. The match will stream on ESPN+. Atletico Madrid's last game was a 4-1 win at home over Real Betis, taking 19 shots and outshooting Real Betis by eight. Girona FC fell on the road 3-2 to Real Sociedad in its most recent game on May 18. Real Sociedad outshot Girona FC 11 to eight. How to watch Girona FC vs. Atletico Madrid When: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM ET Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM ET Where: Estadi Montilivi in Girona, Spain Estadi Montilivi in Girona, Spain Live Stream: ESPN+ Watch live sports and more without cable on ESPN+. Click here to watch LaLiga action. Atletico Madrid key players Julian Alvarez has 17 goals (on 62 shots, 1.9 per game) and three assists for Atletico Madrid. Sorloth has 17 goals (fifth in league) and one assist. Antoine Griezmann has eight goals (on 39 shots, 1.1 per game) and seven assists. Giuliano Simeone has two goals (on 18 shots, 0.5 per game) and six assists. Girona FC key players With 11 goals and one assist, Stuani stars for Girona FC. Viktor Tsygankov has two goals (on 24 shots, 0.9 per game) and five assists. Yangel Herrera has four goals and three assists. With one goal and five assists, Miguel Gutierrez is chipping in, too. To watch live sports and more without cable, head to ESPN+. Click here to watch LaLiga action. Atletico Madrid vs. Girona FC match breakdown
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Watch Girona FC vs. Atletico Madrid Online: Live Stream, Start Time
Watch Girona FC vs. Atletico Madrid Online: Live Stream, Start Time Both Atletico Madrid and Girona FC's top scorers (Alexander Sorloth and Cristhian Stuani, respectively) are top-10 in LaLiga, making this a matchup between two offensive stars. Atletico Madrid picked up a victory on May 18 against Real Betis by a final score of 4-1. Atletico Madrid took eight more shots in the game, 19 to 11. In its most recent outing on May 18, Girona FC was handed a 3-2 road loss by Real Sociedad, and registered three fewer shots than Real Sociedad. Ahead of watching this matchup, here's everything you need to know about Sunday's soccer action. Watch Girona FC vs. Atletico Madrid online Match Day: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Sunday, May 25, 2025 Match Time: 8:00 AM ET 8:00 AM ET Stadium: Estadi Montilivi Estadi Montilivi Live Stream on ESPN: Watch La Liga on ESPN+! For more soccer coverage, check out our new website Pro Soccer Wire. La Liga odds and betting lines Soccer odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 8:30 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
West Australian
05-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Veteran's goal eases Girona's La Liga relegation fears
Girona have won for the first time in 12 league games, their 1-0 victory over Mallorca easing their fears of relegation from Spain's La Liga. Veteran Uruguay striker Cristhian Stuani got the all-important goal in the 10th minute on Monday (Tuesday AEST) when he pounced on a rebound and lashed home. It was the 38-year-old striker's 139th goal for the club since joining from Middlesbrough in 2017. "We're euphoric, we needed this win," Stuani said. "It has been quite a while since we last won and we're in a tricky position. "We showed defiance, and that's what gives me peace of mind." The result lifted Girona six points clear of the relegation zone with four matches remaining. Mallorca stayed in ninth place.
