Girona vs. Feyenoord : Champions League Live Match Preview, livescore, predictions, predicted lineup, betting tips, odds and live stream
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Girona will host their first-ever Champions League match when Feyenoord visit the Estadi Montilivi on Wednesday in one of the early kickoffs. Both clubs lost their opening group stage fixtures , with Girona suffering a heartbreaking last-minute defeat , while Feyenoord endured a heavy home loss.
Girona stunned the football world last season by finishing in the top three of La Liga , breaking the dominance of Spain’s big three , Real Madrid , Barcelona , and Atletico Madrid. However , they’ve found it difficult to replicate that form this season.
In their Champions League debut , Girona traveled to face Paris Saint-Germain , and despite a heroic defensive effort , a last-minute own goal by goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga saw them lose 1-0. Girona’s conservative approach was evident , with only three shots in the game , the joint-lowest for a team on its Champions League debut.
Domestically , Girona’s form has been equally unconvincing. Before the PSG game , they were thrashed 4-1 by Barcelona and have since followed that up with losses to Valencia and a draw against Rayo Vallecano. Most recently , they drew 1-1 against Celta Vigo , leaving them 12th in La Liga.
For Girona , this is a historic occasion as they host their first-ever Champions League home game , and with Feyenoord struggling , the Spanish side will be eager to claim their first win in Europe.
Feyenoord , meanwhile , have also had a tough start to their season. Since losing manager Arne Slot in the summer , new head coach Brian Priske has struggled to find form. Feyenoord were thrashed 4-0 at home by Bayer Leverkusen on matchday one and have won just one of their opening four Eredivisie matches. A 2-0 victory over NAC Breda offered some respite , but they were held to a 1-1 draw against NEC Nijmegen last weekend , leaving them sixth in the Eredivisie.
Feyenoord's away form in Europe has been abysmal , having lost their last 10 Champions League road games , with their last away win in the competition dating back to 2002. Despite these struggles , Feyenoord will be hoping to arrest that poor run and boost their hopes of advancing past the group stage for the first time.
Team News
Girona’s weekend draw against Celta came at a cost , with Oriol Romeu and Daley Blind both suffering injuries. They join Jastin Garcia (shoulder) and Ricard Artero (ankle) on the sidelines , with all four players expected to miss the international break.
With Girona struggling for goals , Macedonian striker Bojan Miovski could be handed a start. Miovski made an impressive impact for Aberdeen in European competition last season , scoring four goals and providing two assists.
Feyenoord suffered a major blow last week when top scorer Santiago Gimenez was ruled out for three months with a hip injury. Japanese forward Ayase Ueda is likely to start in his place. Ueda has big shoes to fill , as Gimenez netted 26 goals last season. However , Feyenoord will be buoyed by the news that Quilindschy Hartman is nearing a return from a knee injury , while Calvin Stengs and Bart Niewkoop could be back after the international break.
Possible Starting Lineups
Girona (4-2-3-1):
Gazzaniga; Frances , Krejci , David Lopez , Gutierrez; Ivan Martin , Herrera; Tsygankov , Abel Ruiz , Danjuma; Miovski
Wellenreuther; Lotomba , Beelen , Hancko , Smal; Milambo , Hwang , Timber; Osman , Ueda , Igor Paixao
Key Players
Arnaut Danjuma’s pace and flair make him a key attacking outlet for Girona. The Dutch winger is adept at cutting inside and unleashing dangerous shots on goal , and his ability to beat defenders one-on-one is essential in Girona’s counter-attacking system. After joining from Villarreal , Danjuma has the experience of playing in Europe and will be central to Girona’s offensive threat against Feyenoord’s vulnerable backline.
The Macedonian striker Bojan Miovski offers a real goal threat for Girona , having made a name for himself in the Europa Conference League last season. His movement in the box and clinical finishing will be crucial , especially with Girona struggling for goals in recent matches. Miovski has the ability to lead the line and could be the difference-maker in what promises to be a tight encounter.
Brazilian winger Igor Paixao is one of Feyenoord’s most exciting talents. His dribbling ability and flair on the left wing make him a constant threat , and he’ll look to exploit Girona’s defense , especially with their recent struggles. Paixao can both create and score , and his combination play with Ueda will be crucial to Feyenoord’s hopes of getting a result.
With Gimenez sidelined , the pressure will be on Japanese striker Ayase Ueda to deliver for Feyenoord. Ueda is a hard-working forward who makes intelligent runs and is clinical in front of goal. While he lacks Gimenez’s physicality , Ueda’s movement could pose problems for Girona’s backline , and he’ll need to capitalize on any chances that come his way.
The historic occasion of hosting their first Champions League game at Montilivi will be special for Girona , but their recent form suggests that securing a win may be difficult. Feyenoord have struggled away from home in Europe , but they’ll be desperate to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat on Spanish soil. A tight , competitive game seems likely , with both sides potentially cancelling each other out.