Tag: Girona

Girona stun Barcelona 2-1 as Yamal penalty miss and late VAR call fuel fury

Lamine Yamal
February 2026

Barcelona lost 2-1 away at Girona, dropping key points in the La Liga title race. Yamal missed a first-half penalty, Barca briefly led through Pau Cubarsi, then conceded twice, including a late winner that survived a VAR review. Barca created early chances but failed to convert. Cubarsi headed in on the hour, Girona equalised immediately through Thomas Lemar, then Fran Beltran scored in the 87th minute after a check for a potential foul in the build-up. Lewandowski had a late goal ruled out for offside.

Ter Stegen Injury Derails Girona Loan as Barça Explore Early Recall/Termination

Marc-André ter Stegen
January 2026

Ter Stegen suffered a severe hamstring injury two games into his Girona loan, with reports suggesting at least two months out and possible surgery, prompting urgent talks to end the loan before the deadline. Initial assessment was a routine strain, but follow-up exams reportedly upgraded the severity; Barcelona and Girona are discussing terminating the loan, forcing Barcelona to consider a replacement plan quickly.

Ter Stegen Near Girona Loan as Flick Commits to Joan Garcia

Marc-Andre ter Stegen
January 2026

Ter Stegen is reportedly set for a half-season loan to Girona after losing Barcelona’s starting role to Garcia and slipping to third-choice status under Flick. A serious knee injury derailed his captaincy season, Flick publicly backed Garcia as the clear number one, and Ter Stegen rejected West Ham interest while a La Liga loan now looks the route to regular football and a reset.

Antony apologises after VAR upgrades high boot to red card

Antony (Real Betis)
November 2025

Real Betis winger Antony apologised to supporters after being sent off late in the draw with Girona. He caught defender Joel Roca in the face while attempting an overhead kick, an action initially punished with a yellow card before VAR intervention upgraded it to a straight red. Chasing a stoppage time winner, Antony went for an acrobatic cross as Roca headed clear first, leaving his boot to crash into the defender’s face and spark a VAR review. Posting on social media, he insisted the contact was completely unintentional and expressed sadness at letting Betis fans down.

Courtois ruled out of Olympiacos trip with viral infection

Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
November 2025

Real Madrid confirmed Thibaut Courtois will miss the Champions League trip to Olympiacos after being diagnosed with a viral gastrointestinal infection, while Dean Huijsen has also been ruled out. The setback removes one of Madrid’s most trusted starters from a key away fixture. Courtois left Valdebebas before training and medical tests later revealed the infection, prompting the club to withdraw him from the travelling squad and monitor his recovery. His availability for the upcoming league game against Girona is unclear, forcing Madrid to lean again on their reserve goalkeeping options.

Juventus revisit Arnau Martínez with full back rebuild in focus

Arnau Martínez (Girona)
October 2025

Juventus plan a January push for Girona’s Arnau Martínez while monitoring Genoa’s Brooke Norton Cuffy and Monaco’s Jordan Teze. The club have also asked about Bayern’s Raphaël Guerreiro who is unlikely to renew with his deal expiring in the summer.
Juventus want immediate upgrades for width and ball progression from deep. Martínez fits the age and profile for a long term right side anchor while Guerreiro offers left sided technique on a short horizon. Multiple tracks hedge price and availability risks.

Man City Weigh Loan for Vitor Reis to Girona

Vitor Reis (Manchester City)
July 2025

Manchester City are considering loaning 19-year-old centre-back Vitor Reis to Girona, with several clubs showing interest. The Brazilian joined City from Palmeiras in January for £29.6m.
Reis has only made four appearances since joining and is expected to go out on loan for development. Girona, under the City Football Group umbrella, are leading the race for the defender.

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