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4 days ago
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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
5 days ago
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❌ LaLiga turns down time change for Girona v Rayo Vallecano
LaLiga has rejected Girona's request to delay the schedule of the match that will take place tomorrow, Friday, at Montilivi against Rayo Vallecano. Despite the Catalan club's concerns about high temperatures, the match will remain at 19:00. This is the second time in the week that Girona has attempted to change the match schedule, arguing that the heat forecasts could pose a risk to the health of both players and fans. LaLiga has justified its decision based on the forecasted temperature at the start of the match being 32 degrees, decreasing to less than 30 by the end. The club association argues that these conditions are common at this time of year and that similar matches have already been played in previous seasons and even in these early the refusal, Girona has announced a series of measures to minimize risks. The club has acquired 4,000 additional caps to the 4,000 provided by LaLiga, and free water will be distributed to fans located in sunny areas. Additionally, three extra bars will be installed for beverage sales. The club has called on its fans to act with caution and take care of the most vulnerable. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Alex Caparros - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
04-08-2025
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The Costa Brava Trophy stays in Montilivi
Girona FC lifted the 48th Costa Brava Trophy today after defeating Wolverhampton 2-1 in an intense and thrilling match at Montilivi. Míchel's men delivered a solid performance in front of their fans, who witnessed a team full of rhythm, enthusiasm, and talent, led by a stellar Joel Roca, who was named MVP of the match. The game also marked the return of Santi Bueno two years after his transfer to the English club. With a starting eleven that could closely resemble the lineup for their league debut, Girona came out with clear ideas and high pressing that troubled the English side from the first minute. Asprilla, very active, was the main offensive agitator in the first half. Stuani had a goal disallowed for offside, and Gazzaniga provided security between the posts. The scoreboard, however, remained unchanged until the second half. In the 50th minute, Yangel Herrera finished off a great collective play by heading in a precise cross from Arnau Martínez at the far post (1-0). Just five minutes later, the action that lit up Montilivi arrived: Joel Roca scored a stunning goal, curling the ball into the top corner from the edge of the area, a masterpiece that was applauded as it deserved. The match also saw the debut of Thomas Lemar, who came on in the 65th minute to replace Asprilla, showing glimpses of his quality. With the score at 2-0, Girona continued to dominate, but the Wolves responded, and John Arias reduced the deficit with an individual effort that beat Gazzaniga in the 76th minute. Despite the tense final moments, the Girona team held on with professionalism and discipline. The Girona side will face Napoli on Saturday in what will be the final test of the preseason. Match Details Girona FC (2).- Gazzaniga; Arnau, David López, Krejci, Blind; Herrera, Solís; Tsygankov, Asprilla, Joel Roca; and Stuani. Also played: Miovski, Antal, Hugo Rincón, Portu, Lass, Papa, Jastin, Francés, and Lemar. Wolves (1).- José Sá; Hoever, Santi Bueno, Toti, Agbadou, Rodrigo; Trindade, Gomes, Fer López, Munetsi; and Larsen. Also played: Johnstone, Doherty, Mosquera, Arias, Bellegarde, and Bueno. 2-1 Arias (76')
Free Malaysia Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Sorloth hattrick guides Atletico to 4-0 win at Girona
Alexander Sorloth came off the bench to score a hattrick for Atletico. (EPA Images pic) GIRONA : Striker Alexander Sorloth came off the bench to score a hattrick in the second half and help Atletico Madrid wrap up their underwhelming season with an easy 4-0 win at lowly Girona today. With Barcelona having secured the title, there was not much to play for at a half-empty Montilivi stadium where two depleted squads squared up in a game that will not live long in the memory. Atleti manager Diego Simeone decided to leave several key starters on the bench, including goalkeeper Jan Oblak who with 30 goals conceded in 36 games, finished the season with the lowest goals-to-games ratio for the fifth time in his career. Atletico dominated possession but it took them 68 minutes to break the deadlock through Sorloth's close-range strike after Girona made a bad mistake and Rodrigo De Paul set up the Norwegian to tap the ball into an empty net. Defender Clement Lenglet headed in a rebound in the 87th minute before Sorloth took advantage of two quick counters to score twice in added-time. In the final weekend of the season, Barca, who host Athletic Bilbao later today, top the standings with 85 points, one point ahead Real Madrid, with Atletico finishing their La Liga campaign in third place on 76 points. Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal complete the top five line-up of teams who will represent Spain in next season's Champions League. Girona, who last season were the surprise packages of La Liga, ended 16th in the standings on 41 points, one clear of the relegation spots. 'We played a good game, which will be useful for the Club World Cup in the US that starts in less than a month because we will play many afternoon games under this same heat. Sorloth is a machine and he doesn't need many chances to score,' Atletico defender Axel Witsel told Movistar Plus. Atletico are in a tough Group B at the new-look 32-team tournament starting next month, along with Champions League finalists Paris St-Germain, South American champions Botafogo and MLS side Seattle Sounders. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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🚨 Girona v Atleti: the latest starting XIs in La Liga at Montilivi
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Girona and Atleti say goodbye to their league today at Montilivi with nothing at stake and in a match marked by rotations. This is how Míchel and Simeone's teams line up today:Girona: Heads up, we already have Girona's confirmed starting eleven. It's made up of Krapyvstov, Arnau, Francés, Krejci, Blind, Arthur, Yangel Herrera, Tsygankov, Asprilla, Portu, and Stuani. XI 🔴⚪ — Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) May 25, 2025 Atlético: Musso, Molina, Witsel, Lenglet, Azpilicueta, Koke, De Paul, Lino, Llorente, Griezmann, and Julián Alvarez. 📸 Alex Caparros - 2025 Getty Images
