Girona and Slovan Bratislava dey set to clash for their first ever competitive match on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in the UEFA Champions League. Both teams never win any point for their first two matches, and dem dey desperate to change dis narrative.
Girona, wey be La Liga side, don lose several key players during the summer transfer window. Players like Aleix Garcia, Savio, and Artem Dovbyk no dey again, and dis don affect their performance. Dem currently sit 12th in La Liga and have won only one of their last eight matches across all competitions.
Slovan Bratislava, on the other hand, dey perform well in their domestic league but dem struggle mightily in the Champions League. Dem concede nine goals in their first two matches, including a 5-1 loss to Celtic and a 4-0 loss to Manchester City. Despite their strong domestic form, dem look miles off the pace in Europe.
Girona’s squad dey plagued by injuries, with players like Daley Blind, Oriol Romeu, Viktor Tsygankov, and Portu all out or doubtful for the match. Bryan Gil and Pau Lopez also dey in doubt. However, former Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek expected to start in an attacking midfield role.
Slovan Bratislava, although dem no have any major injury concerns, dem go miss Slovakian international Juraj Kucka, who undergo knee surgery in September. Former Tottenham defender Kevin Wimmer expected to start in the heart of Slovan’s defence.
Both teams likely to view dis match as a huge opportunity to secure their first Champions League win. Girona’s cohesive positional play and Slovan’s tendency to concede goals make it likely that we go see plenty of goals in dis match. Predictions suggest that Girona go win with a scoreline like 3-1, given their home advantage and Slovan’s defensive woes.
