Match report

Girona Defeats Slovan Bratislava 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Girona
Girona
2–0
FT
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
Oct 22, 2024

Girona stuns Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League, securing a crucial victory at home by a score of 2-0. The match was characterized by strong defensive play from Girona and key goals by M. Gutierrez and Juanpe.

Key Facts

  • • Girona: 2 Goals - M. Gutierrez (42'), Juanpe (73')
  • • Slovan Bratislava: No Goals
  • • M. Tolic received a yellow card for Slovan Bratislava in the 15th minute
  • • A. Frances from Girona was shown a yellow card at 45'
  • • D. Ignatenko and Tigran Barseghyan both received yellow cards for Slovan Bratislava in the second half (69' & 71')
  • • C. Stuani missed a penalty for Girona at 88'

Lineups

Girona

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Gazzaniga (G)
  • 16 Alejandro Francés (D)
  • 15 Juanpe (D)
  • 18 L. Krejčí (D)
  • 23 Iván Martín (M)
  • 4 Arnau Martínez (M)
  • 21 Y. Herrera (M)
  • 3 Miguel Gutiérrez (M)
  • 6 D. van de Beek (F)
  • 7 C. Stuani (F)
  • 11 A. Danjuma (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 B. Miovski
  • 5 David López
  • 33 Marc Aznar
  • 42 Lucas García
  • 34 J. Arango
  • 35 A. Yaakobishvili
  • 28 Silvi
  • 41 Pau Funallet

Slovan Bratislava

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 71 D. Takáč (G)
  • 12 K. Bajrič (D)
  • 4 G. Kashia (D)
  • 6 K. Wimmer (D)
  • 28 C. Blackman (M)
  • 77 D. Ihnatenko (M)
  • 88 K. Savvidīs (M)
  • 23 S. Zuberu (M)
  • 11 T. Barseghyan (F)
  • 10 M. Tolić (F)
  • 13 D. Strelec (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 N. Marcelli
  • 26 A. Gajdoš
  • 93 I. Metsoko
  • 37 J. Szöke
  • 31 M. Trnovský
  • 25 L. Pauschek
  • 27 M. Vojtko
  • 20 A. Mustafić
  • 2 S. Voet
  • 35 A. Hrdina

Timeline

  1. Slovan Bratislava
    15' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tolic

    Foul

  2. Girona
    24' Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Martin · On: B. Miovski
  3. Girona
    42' Girona Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gutierrez · Assist: A. Danjuma
  4. Girona
    45' Girona Card · Yellow Card
    A. Frances

    Foul

  5. Slovan Bratislava
    69' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ignatenko

    Foul

  6. Slovan Bratislava
    71' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    Tigran Barseghyan

    Foul

  7. Girona
    73' Girona Goal · Normal Goal
    Juanpe
  8. Slovan Bratislava
    78' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ignatenko · On: N. Marcelli
  9. Girona
    83' Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. van de Beek · On: David López
  10. Slovan Bratislava
    84' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Savvidīs · On: A. Gajdoš
  11. Slovan Bratislava
    84' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Strelec · On: I. Metsoko
  12. Slovan Bratislava
    84' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Tolic · On: J. Szöke
  13. Girona
    88' Girona Goal · Missed Penalty
    C. Stuani

Match Stats

Stat Girona Slovan Bratislava
Fouls 19 18
Pass Accuracy 90% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 6
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 561 317
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.79 0.46
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 505 250
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Girona's early goal by M. Gutierrez in the 42nd minute set the tone and gave them confidence to press on with their attack.
  • ▸ The second half saw Girona further consolidate their lead when Juanpe scored at 73', effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from Slovan Bratislava.