Girona Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Joel Roca - Earns assist, red card in win Roca was shown a red card after assisting once as a substitute during Monday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Roca contributed to a massive comeback victory by delivering a short pass that led to Fran Beltran's 86th-minute goal, but he was sent off with a straight red card in stoppage time. This means the young winger will be suspended for the next visit to Alaves, so he could appear again in a week 26 meeting with Celta Vigo. He's usually limited to a backup role though, and that should be the case even when he's back from the ban, with Bryan Gil favored on the left flank.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vladyslav Vanat - Starts against Barca Vanat (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Vanat was likely to be fit for Monday and is not just an option, but also finding a spot in the starting XI. He still has yet to miss a start this season, with seven goals to his name.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Beltran - Selected for bench Beltran (foot) is on the bench for Monday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Beltran is back in the team sheet Monday after he was able to fully train this week, with the midfielder picked for the bench. He will look to return to the starting XI after testing his legs, starting in the three games before his injury.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Flick welcomes Raphinha return as Barca target LaLiga summit Barcelona will hope to move back to the LaLiga summit when they visit mid-table Girona on Monday.

FEBRUARY 16 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Girona vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips | 16th February 2026 The 2025-26 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this week as Girona lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in an important encounter at the Estad...

FEBRUARY 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Struggling Rayo Vallecano has upset Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga in a stunning win watched by only around 5,000 people because of a protest by Rayo fans

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Vladyslav Vanat - Appears to be option Vanat (quadriceps) appears to be an option for Monday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Michel, per Joel Sebastian of Marca. "Ruben has arrived very well and is avail...

Impact Vanat looks to be an option again after an injury last time out, with the forward not on the injured list given by his manager. This is massive news for the club, as he is a regular starter, having yet to miss a start all season. An immediate return to a starting role will then be expected, with seven goals in 20 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Azzedine Ounahi - Won't face Barca Ounahi (foot) is not an option for Monday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Michel, per Joel Sebastian of Marca.

Impact Ounahi is not going to be with his club Monday despite training this week, with the midfielder being given further time to recover. This continues a brutal stretch of eight games missed, although a return appears to be on the horizon after training.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Beltran - Trains normally Beltran (foot) was spotted training normally with the team this week and should be an option for Monday's derby against Barcelona, according to Claudia Espinosa from Sport.

Impact Beltran was forced off in Sunday's draw against Sevilla with a foot issue, but it turned out to be minor, as the midfielder was back in full training with the squad this week and is in the mix for Monday's derby against Barcelona. That said, the midfield battle is heating up with Azzedine Ounahi (foot) nearing his return from injury, which clouds Beltran's role moving forward. Even if he is available, his minutes with his new club remain far from guaranteed given the growing competition for spots.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid hopes La Liga surge boosted by team dinner paid for by Vinícius and Mbappé

Real Madrid will make a push to regain the lead in La Liga this weekend

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Azzedine Ounahi - Could be an option Monday Ounahi (foot) could be an option to make the squad for Monday's derby against Barcelona, according to Alex Biescas from AS.

Impact Ounahi is closing in on a return from the foot injury he picked up in late December and this week will be decisive in determining whether he can be available for Monday's derby against Barcelona. The Morocco midfielder is expected to undergo a final round of evaluations after the last training sessions of the week to see if he gets the green light. That said, after an extended layoff he is unlikely to jump straight back into the starting XI, with cameo appearances off the bench the more realistic short-term path, even though he remains an undisputed starter for the Catalans when fully fit. Thomas Lemar and Fran Beltran should continue to absorb the bulk of the midfield minutes until he is back up to full speed.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Blanco - Joins for second half of season Blanco has signed with Girona out of free agency, according to his club.

Impact Blanco has found his new club after he left Marseille, with the goalie off to Spain and inking a deal with Girona until the end of the season. That said, the goalie hasn't featured since the 2023/24 season, mainly serving as a backup. That is unlikely to change with his new club, likely to serve in a backup to reserve role.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Vladyslav Vanat - Suffers quadriceps knock Vanat was forced off at halftime of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla after suffering a quadriceps knock, coach Michel Sanchez said in a press conference. "Vanat has a knock to his...

Impact Vanat was unable to continue and was pulled at halftime during Sunday's draw with Sevilla after taking a knock to his quadriceps in the first half. The striker will be evaluated over the next few days to determine the severity of the issue, with hope he can be cleared in time for next Monday's derby against Girona. Vanat has been a locked-in starter up front for the Catalans, and if he is forced to miss time, Claudio Echeverri could once again be deployed as the striker against the Blaugranas.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Two saves, one goal conceded Gazzaniga registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact It looked like Gazzaniga's usage for the season was numbered once Girona acquired Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who started Girona's last two games despite his aforementioned teammate being a healthy option. However, ter Stegen is out indefinitely following hamstring surgery, which should allow Gazzaniga to remain Girona's primary goalkeeper. Gazzaniga, unable to log a third consecutive clean sheet Sunday, will look to bounce back in what should be a difficult game next Monday against Barcelona.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Start and goal Lemar scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Since the dawn of the 2026 calendar year, Lemar has started in each of Girona's games. After a relatively pedestrian month of January, he kickstarted his February campaign with a strong effort capped off by Girona's lone goal Sunday against Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Beltran - Suffers injury against Sevilla Beltran recorded two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. He was injured and subbed out in the 56th minute.

Impact Beltran's injury explains why he logged under an hour for the first time since his move to Girona. The midfielder will have at least a week to recover before Girona's Feb. 16 game against Barcelona.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores again as Madrid beats Valencia in La Liga. Girona's Stuani fails late penalty test

Kylian Mbappé strikes again as Real Madrid beats Valencia 2-0 to win its seventh game in a row in the Spanish league and move back within a point of leader Barcelona

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Rayo Vallecano's game against Oviedo postponed due to unsafe playing conditions

Rayo Vallecano’s home match against Oviedo in the Spanish league has been postponed on short notice because of safety concerns over the field at Vallecas Stadium

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - Undergoes successful surgery ter Stegen underwent a successful surgery on Saturday and will start his long term recovery, the club announced.

Impact ter Stegen picked up another hamstring injury during the clash with Oviedo and has undergone a successful surgery on Saturday. The veteran is expected to be sidelined for several months which creates a clear opening between the posts for Paulo Gazzaniga. Vladyslav Krapyvtsov is set to step in as the primary backup while ter Stegen works his way through a lengthy recovery.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Set to miss six weeks Moreno (undisclosed) is set to miss six weeks due to injury, according to Alex Luna from Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Moreno picked up an undisclosed injury this week and is expected to miss at least six weeks while recovering from the issue. This represents a major setback for Girona, as he has been a locked-in starter at left-back for the Catalans this season, and his absence will force a reshuffle in the backline. Daley Blind is the leading candidate to step in on the left, while Axel Witsel, David Lopez or Alejandro Frances could be called upon to partner Vitor Reis in central defense until Moreno returns.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ter Stegen's hamstring surgery puts World Cup participation at risk

Injured Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen will undergo surgery Friday on his left hamstring, putting his chances of playing at the World Cup in doubt

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - Set for surgery Ter Stegen is set for surgery after a hamstring injury and is set to miss months for recovery, according to his club.

Impact Ter Stegen is on a rough path after suffering a hamstring injury, as he is set for rehab following a scheduled surgery for the goalie. This will likely leave him out anywhere from two to four months, possibly ending his season just after joining two games ago. The club will now turn back to Paulo Gazzaniga as their starter in net, with Vladyslav Krapyvtsov serving as backup.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Goalie Ter Stegen injures hamstring in his second match with Girona

Girona says veteran goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has sustained a left hamstring injury

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid signs 20-year-old Mexico midfielder Vargas from Seattle Sounders

Atletico Madrid has reached a deal for the transfer of Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas from the Seattle Sounders

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

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Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Real Madrid hopes La Liga surge boosted by team dinner paid for by Vinícius and Mbappé

Mbappé scores again as Madrid beats Valencia in La Liga. Girona's Stuani fails late penalty test

Rayo Vallecano's game against Oviedo postponed due to unsafe playing conditions

Ter Stegen's hamstring surgery puts World Cup participation at risk

Goalie Ter Stegen injures hamstring in his second match with Girona

Atletico Madrid signs 20-year-old Mexico midfielder Vargas from Seattle Sounders