Tag: Girona

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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