Girona vs Slovan Bratislava
Champions League this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 6 | 3 | -6 | |
| 35 | 6 | 0 | -16 |
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Girona meets Slovan Bratislava as UCL adventure continues.
In a crucial UEFA Champions League clash, Girona and Slovan Bratislava, both struggling to secure their first points, face off at the Estadi Montilivi, with history and vulnerable defenses adding layers of intrigue to the encounter.
Girona
Girona haven't been in the best form since their debut UCL campaign, losing both of their opening matches, including a 3-2 defeat to Feyenoord on Matchday 2, despite an early goal from David López. If Girona loses again, they could become the first Spanish club to lose all three of their first Champions League matches.
Their recent form hasn't been encouraging, as they come into this game following a league defeat to Real Sociedad, meaning they've won just one of their last eight games in all competitions. Overall, Girona has managed only three wins from 12 games this season, with a 2-1 victory against Athletic Club on October 6 breaking a six-game winless streak.
However, Girona may take some encouragement from history. The last time a Spanish side faced Slovakian opposition in Europe was in the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League, when Athletic Club beat Slovan Bratislava twice on their way to the final.
Defensively, Girona has been vulnerable, scoring three own goals in their first two UCL matches this season, already picking up the record for the most own goals by a team in a single Champions League campaign. Girona manager Míchel is expected to set up a 3—5—2 formation, with Arnaut Danjuma and Bojan Miovski likely to lead the attack.
Injuries have also been a concern for the Spanish side, with Pau López and Bryan Gil doubtful for the match, along with six other sidelined players.
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava, much like Girona, are still on the hunt for their first points in this UCL campaign. A heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester City on matchday 2 marks their entry into the competition on the back of consecutive losses.
Historically, Slovan has found Spanish opposition to be formidable, as they have failed to secure a win in any of their last six European games against Spanish teams. Their only major European triumph remains a memorable 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the 1969 Cup Winners’ Cup final.
Recent European performances have been underwhelming for Slovan, with the team losing their last five games in major European competitions. During this stretch, they have conceded 16 goals while scoring just three.
Since beginning last season’s UEFA Conference League with two wins, Slovan's momentum has dwindled, achieving just one victory in their last eight European fixtures. With a fully fit squad, Slovan manager Vladimír Weiss is expected to deploy a 4-5-1 formation, featuring David Strelec as the lead striker.
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