Two years after its surprising qualification for the Champions League, Girona still had difficulty digesting this historic event. 18th in La Liga, the Catalans host Real Madrid, knocked out of their leadership position by their rival Barcelona last night thanks to their victory against Alavès (a meeting to follow live with commentary from 9 p.m. on French Football Weekly). There are therefore issues at every level for this meeting.
The Gironist coach, Michel, therefore relies on a 4-1-4-1. Axel Witsel is positioned as sentry. An acquaintance from Ligue 1 is present behind the striker Vanat in the presence of Ounahi. Tsygankov is on the right wing. For his part, Xabi Alonso opts for 4-2-3-1. Author of a quadruplet in the middle, Mbappé is obviously the starter at the forefront of the Madrid attack. Courtois, who was injured in his adductors, made his return in goal. Dean Huijsen still absent, it will be Militao and Rüdiger in central defense. Arda Güler will be positioned at number 10.
The official compositions:
Girona: Gazzaniga – Rincon, Martinez, Reis, Moreno – Witsel – Tsygankov, Martin, Ounahi, Gil – Vanat
Real Madrid : Courtois – Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Rüdiger, Garcia – Tchouaméni, Bellingham – Valverde, Güler, Vinicius Jr – Mbappé
