GIRONA NEWS

Valentin Castellanos - Scores against Real Sociedad Castellanos scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 5-3 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Castellanos showed everyone the player everyone who watched him on MLS know. In the 48th minute, the forward made a great run from midfield before firing a powerful strike that went into the back of the net with a little help from the opposing goalkeeper. This was the second goal over seven starts for the forward and he'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Scores against Real Sociedad Riquelme scored a goal off five shots (four on target) during Sunday's 5-3 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Riquelme couldn't find a better way to open his scoring account for the season. In the 23rd minute, the attacker put the ball through an opponent's legs before firing a spectacular long-range shot that few goalkeepers, if any, would be able to stop. He kept playing well after the goal, leading all players in shots attempted, but that wasn't enough for his side to escape with at least one point. Up next for Riquelme is Saturday's visit to Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinier - Misses Sunday's loss Reinier missed Sunday's 5-2 loss to Real Sociedad due to injury, according to Nil Sola of Cadena SER.

Impact Reinier had started in three straight games before Sunday, with Manu Vallejo a late addition to replace the Brazilian. Now that much of the midfield has returned to full fitness, Reinier will have to work harder for starts and especially if he's not healthy by Saturday's trip to Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid's perfect season ends as Benzema misses penalty kick

It hasn't been the return to action that Karim Benzema had hoped for

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristhian Stuani - On bench Sunday Stuani made the bench for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Stuani returns after overcoming a case of cardiac arrhythmia that knocked him out for the past month. When fully fit, expect him to start with Valentin Castellanos in a dynamic attacking duo.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramon Terrats - Returns to training Terrats (calf) has returned to training ahead of Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, according to Joel Sebastian of MARCA.

Impact Terrats logged one start in three appearances to open the season but missed all of September due to injury. With an initial recovery time of six weeks anticipated, Terrats could be back a little ahead of schedule. Now that Oriol Romeu and Yangel Herrera are in the team, Terrats could struggle to play regularly.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Back in training Martin (lower leg) has returned to training ahead of Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, according to Joel Sebastian of MARCA.

Impact Martin hasn't played since an injury knocked him out of the promotion playoffs but he may not be far off making his debut. He made 15 appearances last season after joining Girona on loan so his contributions may not be so great even when fit.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yangel Herrera - Making return Herrera (hamstring) has been reincorporated into training ahead of Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, according to Joel Sebastian of MARCA.

Impact Herrera missed all of September but when fit, should be a lock to start after playing from kickoff in two of his three appearances so far. When that happens, Aleix Garcia will have more competition for minutes in central-midfield though Arnau Puigmal and Alejandro Pozo could also watch out on the right flank.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Returning soon Stuani (chest) has been re-incorporated into training ahead of Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, according to Joel Sebastian of MARCA.

Impact Stuani is expected to return soon though starting probably isn't fully in the picture. He's scored once in three appearances and room would need to be made in the starting lineup alongside Valentin Castellanos when Stuani is fit.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid keeps on dancing, beats Atlético to stay perfect

Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior didn’t hesitate after Real Madrid opened the scoring against Atlético Madrid in their Spanish league game at the Metropolitano stadium

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oriol Romeu - Busy defensively Romeu produced 10 tackles (seven won) along with a clearance in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Betis.

Impact Romeu was exceptional for Girona on the defensive side with double digit tackles on the day. Look for the 30-year-old to continue to be a threat on both sides of the field with a goal, 12 tackles (nine won), and three chances created in the last three matches.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Creates two chances Castellanos created two chances with two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Betis.

Impact Castellanos had an unusual game by failing to record a single shot all game. However, he was still active in the offense by creating chances and launching crosses from the striker position. The Argentinian is still adjusting to La Liga with just one goal on 11 shots (two on target) in the last six matches.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - First assist on season Gutierrez recorded an assist with six crosses (two accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Betis.

Impact Gutierrez had his best performance of the year so far with his first assist on the campaign and a season high of crosses in a game. Now that he has permanently signed with Girona, the 21-year-old will get a ton of playing time as he currently has 12 crosses (three accurate), four chances created and nine tackles (four won) in the last five matches.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Carlos - Beaten twice in loss Juan Carlos had a save and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Betis.

Impact Juan Carlos was beaten twice for the first time this season by Borja Iglesias. It was also the first time this season he had only one save recorded in a game. The Spaniard goalkeeper typically averages 2.6 saves per game with now seven goals conceded in the last six matches.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Has Achilles issue Lopez is dealing with an Achilles issue, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact Lopez was a late scratch from Friday's match against Valladolid and could remain absent for Sunday's trip to Real Betis. While he's out, Bernardo Espinosa should remain in the starting lineup for at least one more game.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Girona beats Valladolid 2-1 in meeting of promoted teams

Oriol Romeu has scored late to give Girona a 2-1 win over Valladolid in a meeting of recently promoted sides in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Werder Bremen, Lens and Valladolid in action

Promoted Werder Bremen hopes to keep its good start to the Bundesliga going against visiting Augsburg, which has struggled so far

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Atlético Madrid visits Valencia in Spanish league

Atlético Madrid will look to rebound from a home loss when it visits Gennaro Gattuso’s Valencia in the Spanish league

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Inter faces test; Betis hosts Osasuna in Spain

Real Betis hosts Osasuna in a match between two of the teams that started the Spanish league with consecutive victories

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinier - Comes off bench in win Reinier won one tackle in 21 minutes of Monday's 3-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Reiner was able to debut soon after arriving on loan from Real Madrid. He might be a little desperate to get back on track after two tough seasons at Borussia Dortmund, so give him a little time to settle and see if his move to the Catalan club pays off.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Carlos - Concedes one in win Carlos conceded one goal and made two saves during Monday's 3-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Carlos has gotten off to a good start this season with two goals conceded in two games (one win, one loss). As the attack of Valentin Castellanos and Cristhian Stuani finds its stride and when Bernardo Espinoza returns to the lineup, Carlos has a solid spine in front of him which could make for reliable fantasy value in goal.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Impresses in win Garcia created two chances from 10 crosses and put one shot on target during Monday's 3-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Garcia has taken on the role of deep-lying playmaker and set piece taker, a move which has given him a good scoring floor even if he has yet to record an assist. Should he keep up the pace, Garcia should be able to improve even further due to the strike duo of Valentin Castellanos and Cristhian Stuani looking sharp as well.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE