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A procedure against the illusion of an entire town with the Cup

Girona has managed to turn the tide. Now he is the biggest rival, the favorite and the one who is able to excite an entire town of almost 8,000 inhabitants. In Quintanar del Rey (Conca) they have been preparing for the big event of the season for days and they have everything ready, with Fan Zone and everything, to receive the white-and-red team at the San Marcos stadium, which had to be adapted to the demands of the RFEF and will accommodate 2,500 fans. The visit this afternoon of Girona (12:00 hours/Movistar+) on the occasion of the first eliminatory, single game, of the Copa del Rey 2022-23 has become the “most important” appointment of a club with almost 40 years of history – CD Quinatanar del Rey was founded in 1984. But let the team led by José Luis Encinar, of the Tercera Federació, think of today as a feat and hope that luck accompanies them because it will be the first time he faces a First Division does not mean that it will be easy for the people from Girona. Especially, taking into account that they are not used to playing on an artificial turf field of small dimensions. Girona will have to pass the procedure and assert their condition to participate in the second round on November 21.

After closing the first leg of the league with the best possible feelings thanks to the victory against Elche (1-2) and going calmly to the stop for the World Cup with a 13th place in the classification and 16 points ( five margin with respect to relegation), Girona will have to be very aware today in Quintanar del Rey that they are not on vacation yet – when the game ends the team will enjoy 15 days off. That is why Míchel summoned all the available players except Paulo Gazzaniga, David López and Oriol Romeu. The Argentine goalkeeper will be rested after confirming that Toni Fuidias will start ahead of Juan Carlos, who has also traveled. The 21-year-old de Berga is the only one who has not yet been tested under the posts this season. Sant Cugat’s center back and Ulldecona’s midfielder will also enjoy a day more than the rest, much in demand in recent days. The injured Juanpe Ramírez (left heel operated on Wednesday), Samu Saiz, Reinier Jesus, Yangel Herrera, Borja García, Yan Couto and Ibrahima Kébé will not be there either.

On the other hand, Míchel recovers Miguel Gutiérrez who dropped out of the starting eleven at the last moment to play for Martínez Valero due to physical discomfort. Even so, the Cup will serve to give competition minutes to the less common ones such as Manu Vallejo, Ramon Terrats or Bernardo Espinosa. At the same time, he could give continuity to Iván Martín who is in a state of grace with two goals in the two games played since he has reappeared from injury. In addition, the list includes the two main strikers: Cristhian Stuani, the team’s flagship, and Taty Castellanos, who also scored against Elche.

Without forgetting the presence of the youngsters from Girona B. Óscar Ureña, Ricard Artero, Joel Roca and Biel Farrés will be able to play a prominent role with the white-and-reds.

Santi Bueno, followed by Aleix Garcia, is the only player who has played absolutely everything so far. Ulldecona’s too, as he has played 1,247 minutes and the Uruguayan central, 1,260. In this sense, it is very likely that they will be substitutes today.

Quintanar’s “motivation”.

Quintanar del Rey, who plays in group XVIII of the Third Federation, arrives at the meeting after winning last Saturday at Talavera de la Reina B (0-1). Those from Encinar are in the play-off zone, occupying fourth place in the classification with 17 points. Their reference man is Antonio Megías, who is the top scorer of the team from Quintana Roo with 8 goals this season. Another player to watch out for is Juan Manuel Mazzocchi, who has scored 3 so far.

If Girona wants to “make history” in the Cup as Míchel says by reaching the semi-finals, the first step will be to beat Quintanar del Rey this afternoon. Those of Montilivi are forbidden to fail.

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