GIRONA NEWS

David Lopez - Scores equalizer Lopez scored once from his only shot, won one tackle and made two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Lopez was making his second consecutive start having recovered from an undisclosed injury and scored his first goal since November when he finished off a free-kick routine to level the contest. He needs one more in the remaining three games to equal his personal best of four in a season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes twice in loss Gazzaniga made three saves and conceded twice in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Gazzaniga was powerless to stop two close range goals from Yeremi Pino and Gerard Moreno as Villareal put an end to Girona's four-match unbeaten run. He next faces a trip to 15th-placed Celta Vigo, who have lost their last four.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yangel Herrera - Available against Villarreal Herrera (calf) is a substitute option for Saturday's game versus Villarreal.

Impact Herrera is back on the squad after sitting out nearly three months with consecutive calf injuries and will be eased into action. He has scored twice and added five shots (two on target), one key pass, and one inaccurate cross in his last five appearances.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Starting against Villarreal Castellanos is in the XI to face Villarreal Saturday.

Impact Castellanos returns to the initial formation after missing the previous game with an ankle injury. He has been on a roll lately. as he has scored seven goals and tallied 16 shots (ten accurate) and one chance in his last four appearances.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oriol Romeu - Sent off in draw Romeu (suspension) recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Real Sociedad. He was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 87th...

Impact Romeu had a fabulous game before getting sent off in the 87th minute. He made five clearances, four interceptions and two tackles. He has made 30 appearances this season and has scored only twice. This was his only red card of the season where he has averaged 2.2 tackles, 1.5 clearances and 1.1 interceptions per game. He will miss the match versus Villareal next week.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Assists in draw Rodrigo Riquelme assisted once to go with five crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Riquelme gave away an early penalty in the 5th minute which was converted by Mikel Oyarzabal but made amends when he assisted Cristhian Stuani in the first-half stoppage time. He recorded the most crosses in his team (5) and also completed one dribble and one tackle. He has four goals and four assists this season in 23 starts and also averages 1.6 shots per game. He was replaced in the 90th minute by Alexander Callens.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Assists in draw Tsygankov assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Tsygankov assisted Yan Couto for Girona's opener in the 37th minute. He recorded four key passes, four crosses and two dribbles. He has now assisted twice in the last three games and has registered three goals and five assists in just 15 appearances this season.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Scores in victory Couto scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Couto scored Girona's opener in the 37th minute assisted by Viktor Tsygankov. He also recorded one tackle and one interception. He has now scored once and assisted once in the last four matches but only has one goal and two assists throughout the season. He averages one tackle and only 0.4 shots per game. He was replaced by Richard Artero in the 71st minute.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Scores in draw Stuani scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Stuani scored the equalizer in the first half stoppage time assisted by Rodrigo Riquelme. He created one big chance. He has scored eight times this season in just seven starts scross 28 appearances. He averages 1.1 shots (0.7 on target) per game this season. He has been yellow-carded on seven occasions and has missed six big chances as well.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes two Gazzaniga recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Gazzaniga conceded early to Mikel Oyarzabal and David Silva in the fifth and the 24th minute respectively. He made four saves and one clearance. He has only one clean sheet in the last three matches but has conceded only six goals in the last seven games. He has played 24 games this season and has averaged three saves per game.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oriol Romeu - Sent off against Sociedad Romeu was shown a red card in the 87th minute of Saturday's draw against Real Sociedad following a foul on David Silva for his second booking of the game. He took a shot and create...

Impact Romeu was a solid presence in defensive midfield, with five clearances, four interceptions and two tackles won (out of two) prior to his sending off on Saturday. He will now be suspended for next weekend's clash against Villarreal.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Out with sprained ankle Castellanos will miss Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad with a sprained ankle he suffered in training this week.

Impact Castellanos has been on fire recently as he's scored in each of his last four La Liga games, including a four-goal haul against Real Madrid on April 25. But he picked up an ankle injury in training on Wednesday and will not be available against Real Sociedad at the weekend, with Cristhian Stuani likely to take over up front in the XI.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - In doubt for Saturday Castellanos (strain) is in doubt for Saturday's clash with Real Sociedad. "In yesterday's training, Taty hurt himself and we have to see if he can play" said manager Michel Sanchez...

Impact Castellanos could miss just his sixth match of the season after suffering an injury in training this week. If he has to sit out, then Cristhian Stuani could start at striker. The forward, however, would like to continue to play after scoring seven goals in the last four matches to bring him to 13 on the year, which is tied for fourth most in the league.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Substituted late in victory Tsygankov registered six crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Tsygankov recorded the most crosses in his team (6) alongside Rodrigo Riquelme. He also took the most corners in the game (7). He made registered four key passes and one tackle. He has scored thrice and assisted four times this season in 14 appearances. He also averages a shot per game.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Assists in victory Martin assisted once to go with four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Martin assisted Valentin Castellanos for the winner in the 84th minute of the match. He recorded two key passes and one tackle. He was replaced by Yan Couto in the 90th minute. He has scored thrice and assisted thrice this season in 20 appearances.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo Espinosa - Nets in victory Espinosa scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 win over Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 14th minute.

Impact Espinosa scored the opener in the first half stoppage time. He also made nine clearances and one interception. This was also his first goal of the season. He was an unused substitute in eight of the previous 12 matches for the club. He has played 17 matches this season and averages 3.1 clearances per match.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Scores winner Castellanos scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 win against Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th...

Impact Castellanos scored an 84th minute winner assisted by Ivan Martin. He also registered one key pass, one interception and one tackle. He is on-loan from MLS club New York City FC and has put up extraordinary performances (most notably scoring four goals against Real Madrid). He has scored seven goals in his last four appearances. He is the 4th highest scorer in the league alongside Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes in victory Gazzaniga had one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Gazzaniga failed to keep a clean sheet as he conceded an 80th minute equalizing penalty to Vedat Muriqi. He has only saved one of the five penalties he has faced this season. He has played 23 games and averages three saves per game.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Included in match-day squad Stuani (quadriceps) will be available off the bench versus Mallorca on Thursday.

Impact Prior to his one-match injury absence, Stuani had made just one start in his previous 10 appearances, in which he garnered two goals on six shots (three on target), one cross (inaccurate) and six tackles two won). As such, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see Stuani limited to a substitute role upon his return to the squad.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE