One of the most interesting meetings of the Champions League group stage will be held on Tuesday evening, where one of the biggest hopefuls of the English league title, Liverpool, will visit the Spanish La Liga newcomer, Girona. The stakes of the match are huge: while Liverpool have already secured their passage, Girona is preparing for another milestone in its first European adventure.
Girona: Struggle for European Survival
For Girona FC, this season brought them the Champions League for the first time, after finishing third in La Liga last season. However, the team has since lost several key players, including the departures of Artem Dovbyk and Aleix Garcia, a major blow to them. As a result, their early season form fell short of expectations.
Form and stats:
- Girona have won only one of their five Champions League matches so far (2-0 against Slovan Bratislava).
- The team has lost its last two games, including a 3-0 loss against Real Madrid.
- Their performance at home has been erratic, but they have won three of their last four home matches.
Bojan Miovski's ankle injury is causing serious problems in the attacking section, while Viktor Tsygankov and Yangel Herrera will also be missing. The attacking game will be based on the experience of Cristhian Stuani, who is already 38 years old, but can still pose a threat to the opponents' goal.
Expected starting team (4-2-3-1):
Gazzaniga - A. Martinez, Lopez, Krejci, Gutierrez - Martin, Romeu - Asprilla, Van de Beek, Danjuma - Stuani
Liverpool: Confident dominance
For Liverpool, this match is an opportunity to close this year's Champions League stage with a perfect group stage. Arne Slot's side have won every game in the series so far, including a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. The attacking game of the English team is outstanding, as they have scored at least two goals in each of the last nine matches.
Form and stats:
- Liverpool has a 100% performance in the Champions League this season.
- They have scored at least two goals in each of their last nine matches.
- Mohamed Salah leads the assist list with four assists in the series and could set a new record in this match.
However, the team is plagued by several injuries. Alexis MacAllister is missing due to a yellow card suspension, while Federico Chiesa, Diogo Jota and Ibrahima Konate are also injured. In the midfield, Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch can play an important role, while the offensive line is expected to be dominated by Salah and Cody Gakpo.
Expected starting team (4-2-3-1):
Alisson - Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson - Gravenberch, Jones - Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz - Gakpo
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Forecast
As Girona look to capitalize on their home ground advantage, Liverpool's outstanding forward line is expected to pose a major challenge to the Spanish side.
Summary
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