Match report

Girona and Espanyol Battle to a Draw in La Liga Match

Girona
Girona
0–0
FT
Espanyol
Espanyol
Sep 26, 2025

Girona held off a determined Espanyol side to secure a hard-fought 0-0 draw at home, showcasing resilience and defensive solidity in a match full of tactical battles. Both teams had chances but failed to convert them into goals, resulting in a point for each.

Key Facts

  • • Girona vs Espanyol ended 0-0.
  • • Omar El Hilali (Espanyol) received a yellow card at minute 35.
  • • Substitutions included U. Gonzalez and T. Dolan coming on for Espanyol at the 65th minute, followed by H. Rincon and Portu entering for Girona in the 69th minute.

Lineups

Girona

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Gazzaniga (G)
  • 16 A. Frances (D)
  • 12 Vitor Reis (D)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 2 H. Rincon (M)
  • 23 I. Martin (M)
  • 20 A. Witsel (M)
  • 18 A. Ounahi (M)
  • 24 A. Moreno (M)
  • 8 Portu (F)
  • 19 V. Vanat (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Livakovic
  • 43 A. Andreev
  • 4 A. Martinez
  • 7 C. Stuani
  • 10 Y. Asprilla
  • 21 B. Gil
  • 22 J. E. Solis Romero
  • 28 G. Jordana
  • 44 P. Ba
  • 29 L. Kourouma

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 23 O. El Hilali (D)
  • 5 F. Calero (D)
  • 38 C. Riedel (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 24 T. Dolan (M)
  • 10 P. Lozano (M)
  • 4 U. Gonzalez (M)
  • 11 P. Milla (M)
  • 7 J. Puado (F)
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 2 R. Sanchez
  • 8 Exposito
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 14 R. Terrats
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 16 L. Koleosho
  • 17 Jofre
  • 18 C. Pickel
  • 19 K. Garcia
  • 20 A. Roca
  • 27 J. Hernandez

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    35' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Omar El Hilali

    Foul

  2. Espanyol
    65' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: U. Gonzalez · On: Exposito
  3. Espanyol
    65' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Dolan · On: C. Pickel
  4. Girona
    69' Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Rincon · On: Y. Asprilla
  5. Girona
    69' Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Portu · On: B. Gil
  6. Espanyol
    75' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Puado · On: Jofre
  7. Girona
    78' Girona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Frances · On: Arnau Martínez
  8. Girona
    78' Girona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Vanat · On: C. Stuani
  9. Girona
    86' Girona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Witsel · On: J. E. Solis Romero
  10. Espanyol
    86' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Milla · On: K. Garcia
  11. Espanyol
    87' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Lozano · On: R. Terrats

Match Stats

Stat Girona Espanyol
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 20
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 522 338
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.08 1.08
Shots off Target 4 10
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 455 279
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 5 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Espanyol's yellow card to Omar El Hilali disrupted their momentum at a crucial point of the match, affecting their offensive push.
  • ▸ Substitutions later in the game by both sides aimed to break the deadlock but neither team could capitalize on these changes.