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Girona v Feyenoord
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Kick Off: Wednesday 2nd October at 17:45
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Competition: Champions League
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On Wednesday night, Girona will host Feyenoord in their first-ever Champions League match at Montilivi. The Spanish side will be eager to bounce back after a heartbreaking defeat on matchday one, where they narrowly lost to PSG in the dying minutes. Despite their domestic success of last season, this term has not gone to plan, and this will be a test of Girona’s resilience on the European stage.
Feyenoord, meanwhile, will be looking to recover from a heavy 4-0 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in their opening group game. The Dutch champions were thoroughly outplayed at home and will be hoping for a better showing on the road.
Both teams enter this clash needing points to stay competitive in the group. Girona’s home advantage could play a key role, while Feyenoord will be keen to assert themselves after a tough start to their European campaign. Expect an interesting match as both sides aim to get their first win.
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Girona have a strong chance of beating Feyenoord on Wednesday night. Despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to PSG in their Champions League debut, Michel’s side showed resilience and a well-executed defensive plan.
Feyenoord, on the other hand, are struggling under new manager Brian Priske, having won just one of their last five matches. A crushing 4-0 loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen further highlighted their defensive frailties. With an expectant home crowd behind them and Feyenoord’s poor away form in Europe, Girona could secure their first Champions League win at Montilivi.
🔍 Girona v Feyenoord Players to Watch
🔴 Bryan Gil
Bryan Gil has been an influential presence in their attack this season. Known for his dribbling skills and creativity on the ball, he has recorded 14 shots, with six of them on target. His ability to take on defenders and create scoring opportunities makes him a key player for Girona, especially in tight matches.
This season, he is averaging 2.2 shots per game with 47% of these landing on target. He has had at least two shots at goal in four of his six starts with four shots on target in his three home fixtures.
⚪ Igor Paixao
Igor Paixao will play up top for Feyenoord. He has a growing reputation for his pace and technical ability. He has quickly adapted to the Eredivisie after moving from Coritiba, becoming a standout performer for the Dutch side. This season, Paixao has taken 20 shots, with 11 on target, and has accumulated a 1.4 xG.
He has also been fouled 12 times in his five starts, showing his ability to draw defenders. He has scored two goals in his last four away matches.
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💻 Girona v Feyenoord Form and Tactics
After an impressive breakthrough last season, finishing third and breaking the usual dominance of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid, Girona have struggled to maintain that momentum this year. Their first Champions League outing saw them face a tough trip to Paris Saint-Germain, where a late mistake by goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga led to a narrow 1-0 defeat. Girona managed only three shots with an xG of 0.25, while PSG racked up 26 shots and 2.10 xG.
That defeat followed a heavy 4-1 loss to Barcelona in La Liga. Their poor form continued with a 1-0 defeat to Valencia and a goalless draw at home against Rayo Vallecano. Last weekend, a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo, with Yangel Herrera scoring for Girona, extended their winless streak to five matches.
Now sitting 12th in La Liga on nine points, Girona’s prospects for another European qualification seem dim. However, with Feyenoord visiting for their first-ever home Champions League match, the team will be determined to secure a much-needed victory in front of their fans at Montilivi.
Feyenoord’s season has been far from ideal, with new manager Brian Priske struggling to replicate the success of Arne Slot. After winning just one of their first four Eredivisie games, their Champions League campaign began disastrously with a 4-0 thrashing at home by Bayer Leverkusen. Despite having more shots (12 to 11), Feyenoord were outclassed, losing the xG battle 1.73 to 0.79 and managing just three shots on target.
The Dutch side did manage a 2-0 victory over NAC Breda after that heavy loss but stumbled again with a 1-1 draw against NEC Nijmegen, leaving them sixth in the league, already 11 points behind the leaders. Feyenoord’s poor form in Europe continues, with a history of underperforming in the group stages. They have been eliminated in all six previous attempts, and their woeful away record, losing their last 10 Champions League games on the road, compounds their struggles.
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🏁 Girona v Feyenoord Ref Watch
- Schnyder, from Turkey, has shown inconsistency in his card distribution. In four domestic league games this season, he has averaged 3.75 cards per match, issuing one red card. Seven of the eight teams he has officiated have received at least one card.
- In three previous Champions League games, he averaged 6.33 cards, with all teams receiving 2+ cards.
- With both sides desperate not to suffer back-to-back Champions League defeats there would be no surprise if the cards start to flow.
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