Girona Team News Page 53 - Soccer

Santiago Bueno - Makes seven tackles Bueno generated seven clearances and four tackles (three won) in Tuesday's 4-2 win versus Real Madrid.

Impact Bueno returned from his one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation and totaled seven clearances to keep the win Tuesday. He is averaging 3.1 clearances a game, totaling 25 in the last five contests.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Registers assist Gutierrez assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Real Madrid.

Impact Gutierrez recorded his first assist since Oct 20 to put him a goal and an assist in the last five matches. In the span, he had totaled 14 crosses (one accurate) and seven tackles (five won).

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Starts and assists Couto assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Real Madrid.

Impact With Toni Villa (ACL) and Aleix Garcia (thigh) out on injuries, Couto got the start at right midfield and recorded his second assist of the season. He will likely keep getting calls to start, especially with the long-term injury to Villa. In 18 appearances thus far, Couto has totaled 44 crosses (nine accurate) and 21 tackles (15 won).

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes two in win Gazzaniga had one save and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 4-2 victory against Real Madrid.

Impact Gazzaniga allowed more than a goal for the first time since March 18, conceding only four goals in the last five matches. He is almost averaging three saves a game, completing 22 in the last eight contests. The keeper will make a trip to Sevilla on Monday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five matches.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Historic performance in win Castellanos scored four goals to go with six shots (five on target) in Tuesday's 4-2 victory versus Real Madrid.

Impact Castellanos had arguably the best performance of his career, scoring four goals against Real Madrid on Tuesday. What makes this even more rare is that he is the first player since 1947 to score four goals against Real Madrid in La Liga. Prior to Tuesday, the forward had only scored four goals in the last 14 matches. He ups his goal total to 11, securing another season with double-digit goals. Though he might not get to his career high of goals of 22, Castellanos will surely be a striker to watch out for moving forward with an average of 2.4 shots a contest.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Still sidelined Tuesday Lopez (undisclosed) will miss out against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Impact Lopez will be unavailable for his third consecutive match due to his lingering undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the defender had started four straight matches in which he recorded 16 clearances, six blocks and four interceptions. Once cleared to return, Lopez should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Valentin Castellanos - Eligible to return Tuesday Castellanos will be available for selection in Tuesday's clash against Real Madrid after serving a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Castellanos was suspended for Saturday's defeat against Valladolid, but he should be back for the mid-week Real Madrid match ahead of Cristhian Stuani in the XI up front.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Bueno - Returning from suspension Bueno is eligible to feature in Tuesday's clash against Real Madrid after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Bueno missed last weekend's defeat against Valladolid with a suspension for yellow card accumulation, but he should be back in the starting XI versus Real Madrid on Tuesday ahead of Bernardo Espinosa in central defense.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Thigh injury confirmed Garcia is expected to miss the next four weeks with thigh injury he suffered against Valladolid last weekend, Girona announced Monday.

Impact Garcia was making his first La Liga start in more than a month Saturday after recovering from a thigh injury, but he lasted just 12 minutes against Valladolid before re-aggravating the issue and coming back off. He is now expected to miss another month.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Villa - Torn ACL confirmed Villa will undergo surgery after tearing his ACL against Valladolid last weekend, Girona announced Monday. His season is over and he might will be sidelined until 2024 while recove...

Impact Villa tallied one goal and three assists across his 24 La Liga appearances (12 starts) on either wing this season after joining Girona from Valladolid last summer, but he had to come off injured early in Saturday's match against his former team and is now set for a long spell on the sidelines as it's confirmed to be a torn ACL. Rodrigo Riquelme is likely to take over as the regular starter on Girona's left wing for the remainder of the campaign.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Villa - Suffers injury Villa was injured and subbed out in the fourth minute.

Impact Villa was one of two Girona players (the other being Aleix Garcia) affected by an injury bug the team suffered at Valladolid on Saturday. Currently, his next opportunity to play is against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Suffers injury Garcia was subbed off due to injury in the 12th minute.

Impact Garcia failed to play more than 15 minutes Saturday because of an undisclosed injury. Currently, his next opportunity to play is when the Girona team hosts Real Madrid on Tuesday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Records five saves Gazzaniga had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Valladolid.

Impact Gazzaniga has 14 saves across his last three appearances. Ideally for Girona, he will have a lot of momentum heading into the team's next game, currently scheduled to be against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Lopez - Ruled out again Lopez (undisclosed) will not make the trip to Valladolid, according to manager Michel Sanchez.

Impact Lopez will miss his second match in a row with an undisclosed injury. He could, however, be fit for the game against Real Madrid midweek. He had started in the last four contests, totaling 16 clearances in that span. With Santi Bueno suspended, Bernardo Espinosa could see the start alongside Juanpe at center back.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Callens - Called up for Saturday Callens (leg) is on the team sheet for Saturday's trip to Valladolid.

Impact Callens will travel with the team Saturday after missing the last two months with a right leg injury. He has yet to start for Girona, appearing in just two matches off the bench since being sent on loan from New York City F.C. He will try to win some playing time over Javi Hernandez at left back, but will likely remain a bench option moving forward.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Garcia - Foot injury confirmed Garcia suffered a rupture of the plantar fascia of his left foot and will miss time indefinitely.

Impact This is not the news Garcia would have liked to hear after suffering a foot injury during Sunday's 2-0 win over Elche. His return will depend on his recovery, and with only eight matches left in the season, the midfielder could be at risk of missing the rest of the campaign. In his absence, Aleix Garcia will start in the midfield alongside Ivan Martin.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Garcia - Comes off with foot injury Garcia injured his foot and subbed out in the 14th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win over Elche, reports Juan Antonio Camacho of Jornada Peafecta.

Impact Garcia's day ended early after injuring his foot in just the first 14 minutes of the match Sunday. He had started in the last 10 games, totaling only nine tackles (three won), five interceptions and three clearances in that span. If Garcia is not fit to play Saturday, then Aleix Garcia could get the start at midfield.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Bueno - Given fifth yellow card of season Bueno registered three tackles (three won) and five clearances in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Elche. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Bueno will serve a one-match suspension Saturday after receiving his fifth yellow card of the year. He has started at center back in the last 10 games, generating 40 clearances and 18 tackles (11 won) in that span. This brings his average clearances a contest to three in his first year with the club. David Lopez is expected to lineup alongside Juanpe in center back against Valladolid.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Gets assist Ivan Martin assisted once to go with two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Elche.

Impact Ivan Martin assisted Girona's second goal to help seal the win Sunday. It is his second assist in the last seven matches, recording a goal and five crosses (one accurate) in that span.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oriol Romeu - Bags goal in win Romeu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Elche. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.

Impact Romeu's goal Sunday was his first since Sep 9, having been goalless in 23 matches. Most of his stats have come from the defensive side, winning 30 of the 54 tackles attempted, which brings him to a 55% successful tackles won rate. This also brings the midfielder's average tackles a game to 2.1.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Villa - Notches assist in win Toni Villa assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Toni Villa got his first assist since Feb 17 to help deliver the win for Girona Saturday. He has started in three of the last five matches at left midfield, totaling seven crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (three won) in that span.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Scored, set for another suspension Castellanos scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 17th minute.

Impact Castellanos bagged his seventh goal of the season, totaling now three goals in the last eight matches. However, he picked up his 10th yellow card of the year and will serve another one-match ban. The forward is averaging 2.3 shots a contest, which is a 49% decrease from his average last year with New York City F.C. The veteran Cristhian Stuani will be the expected starter Saturday, who has served as Castellanos' back up this campaign.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Brilliant in win Gazzaniga registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Gazzaniga had his best performance of the year, making five important saves to keep the clean sheet victory Sunday. He has now completed two clean sheets in the last five matches, conceding four goals and 13 saves in that span. The keeper ups his average saves a game to 2.5, but is still allowing about 1.2 goals a contest. He will head to Valladolid on Saturday, who have scored six goals in the last five matches.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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