The Champions League nights are back, and league leader Liverpool are looking to maintain a 100% winning record in the UCL when they play against Girona tomorrow at Montilivi Stadium. Liverpool have been flying this season both in the Premier League and Champions League under Arne Slot, the successor of Jurgen Klopp. They picked up five wins out of the first five matches in the Champions League, leading the point table with 15 points. Additionally, the Slot Boys are also at the top of the Premier League table.
Girona, on the other hand, were a giant killer last season in La Liga. They finished the previous season in 3rd and qualified for the Champions League. However, the Spanish side failed to meet the expectations this season, standing in 30th place on the UCL league table.
Stats & Facts
- Girona and Liverpool will clash for the first time in European competition.
- Liverpool will be playing their 13th different Spanish opponent in European competition, while Girona have never faced off against any English club before.
- Liverpool have managed just two wins in their last ten away games against Spanish sides in Europe, including 7 defeats.
- Spanish teams have struggled to overcome English opposition in the Champions League lately, failing to secure a win in their last seven matches (3 draws, 4 losses).
- Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea in April 2023 remains the last time a Spanish team kept a clean sheet against English teams.
- Arne Slot has achieved the longest unbeaten start by any manager of an English club in the Champions League.
Team News
Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Alister will miss the match due to his suspension. Arne Slot also has to deal with the absences of Federico Chiesa, Diogo Jota, Kostas Tsimikas, Ibrahima Konate, and Conor Bradley due to their respective injuries.
However, Liverpool have a massive boost ahead of the match as first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Backer has recovered and traveled with the squad to Spain. Alisson has not played for Liverpool since October due to his hamstring injury, but he is now available for the Selection.
As for Girona, Arnau Martinez is available again following his European suspension. But Yangel Herrera and Viktor Tsygankov will miss the Champions League game due to their injuries.
Possible Lineup for Girona:
Gazzaniga; A Martinez, Lopez, Krejci, Gutierrez; Martin, Romeu; Asprilla, Van de Beek, Danjuma; Miovski
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Gakpo
Prediction: Girona 0-3 Liverpool
There is no doubt that Liverpool are the clear favorite against Girona for tomorrow’s game. Liverpool have been solid this season, securing five wins in their first five games. In fact, they are the only team in this competition so far to maintain a 100% winning record.
Therefore, winning against Girona, who stand in 30th, should not be a difficult task for the Slot boys.
Betfair Odds
Girona: 7.08
Draw: 4.80
Liverpool: 1.48
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