Now Girona faces a big challenge in its Champions League quest. Míchel’s team visited the Philips Stadion for face PSV Eindhoven (6:45 pm), a team that, although it has yet to win a European competition, is showing itself to be a very solid rival at home. The Dutch, leaders of the Eredivisie with ten wins and one defeat – certainly last weekend against second-placed Ajax – have not lost at their stadium since November 12, 2022, when AZ Alkmaar achieved 0-1 . Since then, PSV has turned its expanse into an impregnable fortress, a challenge the Catalans are ready to meet.
The The Catalans come into the clash on the back of a string of two wins consecutively, in the Cup against Extremadura and in LaLiga against Leganés, results that gave more confidence to the Girona team. Furthermore, in the Champions League, the ‘blanc-i-vermells’ They tasted their first victory when they defeated Slovan Bratislava andn Montilivi, and a new victory in Eindhoven would be a big step towards qualifying for the next stage. For nowMíchel’s men occupy the last entry point in the next round, located in twenty-fourth position with three points, one step above PSV, which has only two points after tying with Sporting Lisbon and PSG and losing to Juventus.
He Dutch team coach Peter Boszhighlighted the difficulty of the match: “Girona is a brave team with offensive football that will ask a lot from us. “They have players with experience and young talent who can make the difference,” he added. He defense Ryan Flamingo He also stressed the importance of not losing concentration: “We know it will not be an easy game, but at home we are very strong. Girona has quality and we must be ready,” he agreed.
For Míchel, the challenge is clear. The strength of the opponent’s offense will force their team to be solid on defense and accurate with the ball. With some key absences, the coach has had to turn to youngsters like these Selvi, Enric Garcia and Minsuwho have already shown their willingness to contribute. Furthermore, the recovery of Bryan Gil and the presence of Donny van de Beekgradually rediscovering their best form, which will be the key to the Girona attack.
The Philips Stadium promises a lively atmosphere and despite the difficulties, the club and the fans are excited about the chance of another magical night in Europe. Míchel is clear: the team has to compete with intensity and courage if he wants to continue dreaming of the Champions League.
Source: La Verdad
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