GIRONA NEWS

Aleix Garcia - Leader in crosses Garcia crossed seven times, created a chance and made an interception during Sunday's 3-2 win over Betis.

Impact Garcia was held off the scoresheet, but led Girona in both crosses and chances created in the match. The midfielder has just one goal involvement in his last three starts while creating three chances and crossing 17 times.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes two in win Gazzaniga allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 3-2 win over Betis.

Impact Gazzaniga conceded a goal in each half, but held on long enough for Griona to find a game winning goal in stoppage time. The keeper has allowed three goals while making five saves and keeping one clean sheet over his last three La Liga starts.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Portu - Assists one of three goals Portu had an assist while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-2 win over Betis.

Impact Portu set up Artem Dovbyk in the 65th minute assisting Girona's second goal while leading his side with two chances created. Portu has two goal involvements, three shots, three crosses and five chances created over his last three starts.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Nets brace Sunday Dovbyk scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-2 win over Betis.

Impact Dovbyk converted a penalty in the 36th minute to open the scoring before adding a second goal in the 65th minute. The goals were the forward's first in over two months despite being a locked in starter for Girona when fit.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Back after one match out Tsygankov (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Real Betis.

Impact Tsygankov is back sooner than expected after missing Girona's previous match with a knee sprain. The attacker had started eight matches prior to the absence scoring three goals and providing an assist over that timeframe.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Cleared for starting XI Lopez (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Real Betis.

Impact Lopez has missed two of Girona's last three matches, but returned to training and full fitness in time for Sunday's match. The defender takes up a role in Girona's back three Sunday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Ready for Betis clash Gutierrez (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Real Betis.

Impact Gutierrez was a late scratch in Girona's last match before the international break, but has recovered in time to reclaim his role in the starting XI. Gutierrez has started all 28 of his La Liga appearances on the season and has an assist and nine crosses over his last three matches.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia interview: 'I had doubts over my role at Barcelona. I needed to prove myself at Girona' Eric Garcia left boyhood club Barcelona for Girona on loan this summer — he has been vindicated

MARCH 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David Lopez - Spotted running Lopez (quadriceps) was viewed running at training ahead of Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Lopez looks to be in heavy doubt for Sunday's match, as he was shown training by himself with a ball Thursday, still having yet to get in team training following a quadriceps issue that left him out of their last match against Getafe. There is still a chance he gets in the team against Betis, although he will have to majorly ramp up his fitness for that to happen. Even if he is selected, he will most likely be left on the bench, not rushing back into play after being this far out just two days before the contest.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

How Aleix Garcia's Beckham-style set pieces are pushing Girona towards Europe Aleix Garcia has had an nomadic career but has finally hit the heights predicted for him at Girona

MARCH 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Portu - Takes two shots at Getafe Portu registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3...

Impact Portu had a decent outing and took a season-high two shots, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The midfielder also received his third yellow card in the campaign. He has four goals and three assists in 2023-24 so far.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Sends in three crosses in loss Garcia generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 15th minute.

Impact Garcia had a decent all-around outing and registered the third-most crosses before subbing off in the 54rd minute. The midfielder also received his fourth yellow card of the season, though. He has six assists and three goals in the campaign.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Takes six shots at Getafe Dovbyk recorded six shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Getafe.

Impact Dovbyk registed his second-most shots in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The forward now has six starts in a row without scoring. He still has 13 goals in the campaign and is looking forward to end the dry spell.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Makes two saves in loss Gazzaniga had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Getafe.

Impact Gazzaniga conceded once in the first half and could not help Girona avoid the road loss. The goalkeeper was coming from six clean sheets in his previous 12 starts. He will now look to bounce back against Betis on Sunday.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Late scratch Saturday Guiterrez was a late scratch for Saturday's match against Getafe due to an apparent injury.

Impact Guiterrez looks to have picked up an injury prior to Saturday's match, as he was a late scratch due to physical problems during warm-ups. This could be a tough loss for the club, as he is a regular starter, having only missed one start when available this season. The club will now look for positive results from his testing following the match, hoping that he doesn't need more than the international break to heal from his complications. He was replaced in the starting XI by Pablo Torre.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Ruled out with knee injury Tsygankov has a grade one sprain to his right knee ligament and will not be an option for Saturday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Tsygankov had to come off the pitch last match with a knee ligament injury. He could be in line for a few weeks absence, depending on how soon the midfielder recovers. In the meantime, Portu is set to get more playing time in the attacking midfield with Savio.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Picks up quad discomfort Lopez has picked up a muscle discomfort in his quadriceps and is not on the team sheet for Saturday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Lopez continues to struggles with fitness and health, missing yet another match through injury. This will give Juanpe a chance to start at center back alongside Daley Blind and Eric Garcia for the clash with Getafe.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Three shots in victory Dovbyk attempted three shots (two on target) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Dovbyk almost put an end to his barren spell in front of goal, seeing his header from a corner well saved. Girona's top scorer is now without a goal in his last six, though he is still getting in good positions and managed more shots than anyone else on the pitch.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Assists in win Garcia registered an assist, delivered seven crosses (two accurate) and took five corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Garcia carved open the defence for the opener with a precise through ball for Portu. The midfielder delivered more crosses than any of his teammates and his creativity resulted in two chances created in total. He now has six assist for the season and only Savio and Yan Couto (both seven) have more for Girona this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Assists and picks up injury Tsygankov registered one assist from two chances created before being coming off injured in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Osasuna.

Impact Tsygankov picked up his fourth assist of the season in style with an improvised flick in the area. He was replaced in the 63rd minute with what looked like a bad knee injury, although those fears have been allayed by Spanish journalist Nil Sola, who has reported that he is merely a doubt for Saturday's clash with Getafe and that the midfielder is not set for a considerable spell on the sidelines. Yan Couto could come into the starting XI should Tsygankov fail to recover.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Portu - Scores opener Portu scored with his only shot in Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Portu was back in the starting XI having dropped to the bench for the previous game. He was used exclusively from as a substitute during the first half of the season, with all seven of his starts coming in the last 12 games. The attacker netted his fourth of the season when he finished a well-worked move early on in the contest. He will hope to keep his place for Saturday's game at Getafe.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Easy clean sheet Gazzaniga only had to make one save for his clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Gazzaniga won't have many easier matches, only being called upon to make one routine save. He has played a huge part in Girona's success this season, keeping 10 clean sheets, five of which have come in the last 10 games. The keeper next faces twelth-placed Getafe on Saturday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE