The visiting Arsenal side will face Girona at Estadi de Montilivi in the 49th Trofeu Costa Brava, scheduled for Saturday, August 1, with general admission tickets completely sold out according to official club announcements. While the fixture does not carry UEFA Champions League status like previous high-profile European nights at the ground, local demand has … Read more
Montilivi dismantles European-era seating ahead of Arsenal clash Girona FC has ripped out the temporary seating stand in the Gol Sud section of the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. The teardown comes directly on the heels of the club’s relegation from Spain’s top flight, stripping the venue of the extra capacity it relied on during its … Read more
After being relegated to Spain’s Segunda División, Girona is reportedly considering a starting lineup featuring players who have already been confirmed to leave the club, according to multiple sources. The potential scenario includes goalkeepers Juan Carlos and Rubén Blanco, midfielders Axel Witsel and Daley Blind, and several loaned-out players who will not return to Montilivi. … Read more
Girona to Name Álvarez Brothers as New Coaches, Aims to Rebound from Segunda División Drop One month after Girona’s relegation to Segunda División following a dramatic 2-1 loss to Elx at Montilivi, the club has reportedly selected the Álvarez brothers—Quique and Óscar—from their youth academy to lead the team back to La Liga, according to … Read more
Girona FC maintains full operational and financial responsibility for the Estadi de Montilivi under the terms of a 50-year concession agreement with the Girona City Council, finalized in 2018. The contract stipulates that the club bears the entirety of the economic risk for infrastructure improvements, facility maintenance, and operational overhead, effectively positioning the club as … Read more
Axel Witsel Becomes Free Agent After Girona’s Relegation: What’s Next? Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel has confirmed he is no longer under contract with Girona following the club’s relegation to Spain’s Segunda División, marking a pivotal shift in his career. The 36-year-old, who had been nearing a renewal, now operates as a free agent, with multiple … Read more
Girona FC’s Leadership Responds to Relegation: “Return to La Liga is the Only Priority” By Daniel Richardson June 12, 2025 • Updated June 12, 2025 12 min read Girona FC’s leadership has made clear there will be no distractions this summer: the club’s sole focus is returning to La Liga after its historic relegation from … Read more
The atmosphere surrounding Estadi Montilivi has shifted from the anticipation of a potential promotion push to a somber period of institutional silence. Following the disappointment of their recent campaign, the Federació de Penyes—the official Girona FC supporters’ federation—has issued a formal call for “transparency, commitment, and a real project for the future” from the club’s … Read more
Girona FC’s Dramatic Fall from La Liga: A Tale of Two Years Just 16 months after making history by qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time, Girona FC faced a heart-wrenching relegation from La Liga on the final day of the 2025-26 season. The City Football Group (CFG)-owned club’s 1-1 draw with … Read more
Míchel Sánchez Reflects on Girona’s Relegation: “I Have Failed Our People” For Míchel Sánchez, the architect of Girona’s recent rise in Spanish football, the emotions following the club’s relegation were impossible to mask. In a somber post-match press conference, the manager took full responsibility for the campaign’s conclusion, describing the drop to the Segunda División … Read more