GIRONA NEWS

Juan Carlos - Concedes goal to Cadiz Carlos made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Carlos was beaten by an Alex strike just out of halftime on Saturday, but his side was able to equalize via a stoppage-time spot kick from Cristhian Stuani. Carlos is still looking for a first clean sheet of the season and on Thursday he will face Almeria, which have scored just eight goals in nine La Liga matches.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Scores penalty against Cadiz Stuani subbed into Saturday's match against Cadiz in the 52nd minute, and he scored a goal and created a chance in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Stuani is still working towards full fitness as he recovers from a benign case of cardiac arrhythmia that was discovered in early September, and he played more than a full half Sunday if you include the 12 minutes of stoppage time. He took five shots during his time on the pitch, including a last-gasp equalizing goal from the penalty spot.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - In squad list Lopez (Achilles) made the squad list for Saturday's match against Cadiz, according to Marc Bernad Suelves of AS.

Impact Lopez started in the first four matches of the season but has since missed the last four due to injury. Should he be fit enough to start, Lopez would likely bump Javi Hernandez from the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Two shots in loss Castellanos had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact After a goal his last match, Castellanos struggled to get an opportunity for a chance in front of the net. He still leads the team in goals with two in his first season with the club. The Argentinian has totaled a goal on nine shots (three on target), four tackles (two won) and four clearances in the last five matches. He looks to extend his goal total with a visit from Cadiz on Oct 15, who have conceded 14 goals in the last seven matches.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Scores again in loss Rodrigo Riquelme scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Riquelme has been on a tear of late with his second goal in two matches. This follows five straight games played without a goal. Seems like the 22-year-old is picking up the pace and adjusting to Girona' style of play in his first season with the club. He now has a total of two goals on 14 shots (six on target) and 10 crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Carlos - Lets in two goals in defeat Juan Carlos made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Juan Carlos was giving a very busy day that saw him concede yet again multiple goals in one match. This is his third game in a row that the 34-year-old has given up more than a goal in a contest. He has now allowed seven in just two games which brings his total on the season to 14 goals allowed. There is hope that he can get his first clean sheet of the season with a visit from Cadiz next match, who have only scored one goal in their last seven games.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla held 1-1 by Bilbao in Sampaoli's return; Madrid wins

Sevilla has been held to 1-1 at home by Athletic Bilbao in the first game since Jorge Sampaoli returned as its coach

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinier - Remains out Reinier (undisclosed) continues to be absent for Saturday's trip to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Reinier will miss a second straight game after starting in three straight contests before the international break. Rodrigo Riquelme will instead be key in midfield while the return of Christhian Stuani could bump Manu Vallejo, who replaced Reiner in Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, from the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Carlos - Beaten five times in loss Juan Carlos made zero saves and conceded five goals during Sunday's 5-3 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Juan Carlos had his worst performance of the season here, being beaten five times without making a single save. This has been a rough start of campaign for the goalkeeper, who is yet to keep a clean sheet and allowed 12 goals over seven starts.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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