GIRONA NEWS

Miguel Gutierrez - Sets up late goal Sunday Gutierrez assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Gutierrez assisted Christian Stuani's goal with a clever touch inside the box, allowing the veteran striker to tap the ball home from close range. Gutierrez earns most of his fantasy value from his defensive stats, but he also has one goal and two assists across 20 starts this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Caps rout with late goal Stuani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Stuani scored Girona's fifth goal in the final minutes of the match, and the striker simply tapped the ball home after a set-up from Miguel Gutierrez. This was Stuani's seventh goal of the campaign, but his fantasy upside is not very high due to his secondary role, as he has played off the bench in all but five of his league appearances.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Scores in easy win Tsygankov scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Tsygankov was active in the right wing and also found his way to the scoresheet, as he netted the team's fourth goal with a tap-in from close range following a low cross from Savio. Tsygankov has not been a regular starter this season and has alternated at times, but he still has three goals and two assists over his last seven appearances (five starts).

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Credited with assist Sunday Couto assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Couto was credited with an assist Sunday after his long ball set up Artem Dovbyk's third goal. Even though Couto can contribute on offense from time to time, most of his fantasy upside remains tied to what he can do on the defensive side of the ball.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Nets hat-trick Sunday Dovbyk scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Dovbyk was impressive in this win Sunday by netting a hat-trick. He opened his account with a header from close range following a cross from Savio, doubled his tally with a tap-in from close after a set-up from Portu, and capped his career-best performance with a long-range shot just 19 minutes into the match. With the three goals Sunday, Dovbyk has 14 goals in 20 league matches this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Portu - Sets up goal in huge win Portu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-1 win against Sevilla.

Impact Portu set up Girona's second goal with a delightful flick, as he took advantage of a through ball from Savio and rapidly set Artem Dovbyk up to put his side up 2-1 early in the first half. Portu endured a rough start to the season but seems to be trending in the right path of late, with one goal and two assists over his last four appearances.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes one goal in win Gazzaniga had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Gazzaniga conceded a goal in the ninth minute when Isaac Romero blasted home a cross from Adria Pedrosa. However, Gazzaniga responded the rest of the way and didn't have problems as Girona turned things around and won the match easily. Gazzaniga should remain in the XI when Girona takes on Celta Vigo next Sunday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ricard Artero Ruiz - Option for team Artero (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Artero will look to make his season debut after missing the last five months with an ankle injury. During the 2022/23 campaign, the midfielder had made just seven appearances, recording just four shots (two on target).

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Garcia - Gets call on bench Garcia (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Garcia is an option for Girona for the first time this season after missing the last five months with a foot injury. He had only started 10 of the 11 games played during the 2022/23 campaign, recording a goal on eight shots (three on target) in that span.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Girona beats Rayo Vallecano 3-1 to return to Copa del Rey quarterfinals

Girona is making a run for the Copa del Rey title, too

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristhian Stuani - Nets brace in win Stuani scored twice during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Vallecno in the Copa del Rey.

Impact Stuani got on the scoresheet for a pair of goals during Wednesday's win and he came so close to the hat trick during the second half. The forward has been more of a bench option than anything else but this sort of goalscoring form could see his chances increase in the second half of the league season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Spanish league leader Girona held to 0-0 draw at last-place Almeria

Girona has been held by last-place Almeria to a 0-0 draw in the Spanish league and missed a chance to open a bigger gap over Real Madrid while its rival played in the Spanish Super...

JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juanpe - Keeps clean sheet in draw Juanpe had two tackles (two won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Juanpe made his first league start of the season Sunday and marked the occasion with a clean sheet. He found himself in the starting XI with David Lopez (suspension) and Eric Garcia (hamstring) both out. He played very well on the defensive end as he contributed two tackles, one interception, seven clearances and four blocked shots in his full 90 minutes. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 65th minute, his third of the season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Five crosses in Sunday's draw Gutierrez generated one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Almeria.

Impact Gutierrez put together a solid match Saturday as he recorded five crosses (one accurate), his fifth match this season with five or more. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he contributed one tackle, one interception, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Daley Blind - Three shots and clean sheet Blind registered three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Almeria.

Impact Blind put together a nice performance Sunday as he took a season-high three shots and kept his sixth clean sheet of the season. Defensively he blocked three shots, won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Keeps clean sheet in draw Gazzaniga recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Almeria.

Impact Gazzaniga kept a clean sheet in Saturday's draw, saving all three shots on target he faced. It marks his sixth clean sheet in 20 starts this season. Next up he faces a slightly more difficult matchup Sunday versus Sevilla, a side which has scored 25 goals in 20 league matches this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Sent off Sunday Garcia was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Almeria.

Impact Garcia was shown a straight red card in the 80th minute forcing Girona down to ten men. The midfielder will miss his side's next match through suspension.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Subtitute option versus Almeria Tsygankov (strain) is available for Sunday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Tsygankov is returning after skipping three contests with a muscular problem but will begin on the bench. He was in good form before the problem, tallying two goals, two assists, eight shots (three on target), and seven chances created in his past five appearances. Arnau Martinez is starting at the position.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Yangel Herrera - Available against Almeria Herrera (hamstring) has made the bench for Sunday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Herrera is fit after sitting out four matches but will be eased into action despite his usually large role when healthy. He has registered 10 shots (three on target), seven chances created, and nine crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Girona can move ahead in the Spanish league race with title rivals in Saudi Arabia for Super Cup

Girona visits Almeria on Sunday with a chance to open up a gap at the top of the Spanish league table with title rival Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia at the Spanish Super Cup

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Viktor Tsygankov - Back on grass Tsygankov (strain) is seen back on the grass Tuesday ahead of Sunday's trip to Almeria.

Impact Tsygankov could see a return to the team Sunday after missing the last three matches with a strain. He has three goals and three assists in 14 appearances as he continues to lead the team to top of the table in la Liga. If the midfielder is ruled out again, then Savio will likely get the start again at right midfield for Girona.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Handed four-match ban Lopez was handed a four-match ban due to an incident that occurred in October.

Impact Lopez is also currently dealing with a hamstring injury so it's not clear if he would have even been an option for any of those four matches. He will first have the chance to return during a Feb. 11 clash with Real Madrid, assuming he is fit by the time his suspension concludes.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Garcia - Hamstring injury confirmed Garcia (hamstring) will be out indefinitely with a hamstring issue, Girona announced.

Impact Garcia will be out multiple weeks at least with no specific timeline for his return. Juanpe should see some more chances in the starting XI with Garcia left sidelined via injury.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Torre Carral - Comes on Saturday Torre (undisclosed) came on to play five minutes during Saturday's 2-0 Copa de Rey win over Elche.

Impact Torre came off the last match with an injury, but it looks to have been a minor knock as he was back in action Saturday. In League play, the midfielder had recorded two starts in the last five appearances, totaling an assist in that span.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Garcia - Injures knee Saturday Garcia was forced off early during Saturday's 2-0 Copa de Rey win over Elche with a knee injury, per Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Garcia picked up a knee injury Saturday and is set to be questionable for Jan 14 match versus Almeria. He has previous started the last eight games in a row, logging in 25 clearances in that span. Juanpe could be an option to start again in the back line alongside Daley Blind of the defender has to miss time with his injury.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE