Girona FC prepares to face Sporting de Gijón at El Molinón

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Girona FC prepares to face Sporting de Gijón at El Molinón
Summary

Girona FC travels to face Sporting de Gijón this weekend following a victory in their previous match. Coach Quique Álvarez expressed a desire to maintain the team's momentum and continue defensive improvements during the upcoming competition match. Addressing squad availability, Álvarez noted that Jastin remains sidelined with a muscle injury, while Carles Pérez is now available to contribute on the pitch. The coach also outlined a transition period for Unai to handle his workload and integrated his assessment of potential contributions from players in Girona B. Regarding the opposition, Álvarez identified Sporting de Gijón as a solid side with a dangerous attacking unit. He emphasized the difficulty of playing at El Molinón and stressed the importance of defensive balance to ensure the team builds upon their recent form.

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  • Quique Álvarez confirmed Jastin is currently unavailable due to a muscle injury.
  • Carles Pérez is cleared to return to action for Girona FC.
  • Girona FC seeks to improve defensive stability following their last win.
  • The match takes place at El Molinón stadium against Sporting de Gijón.
  • Álvarez is monitoring several players from Girona B for potential squad depth.
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  • 11:40 AMYahoo SportsQuique Álvarez: "We have to go to Gijón to compete well and build on the last match."
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Girona FC faces a new competition match this weekend with a visit to Sporting de Gijón. In the pre-match press conference, Quique Álvarez highlighted the team's good week of work following the victo...

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