VfB Stuttgart pulled off a dramatic 1-0 victory over Juventus in Turin, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from substitute El Bilal Toure, marking the Italian giants’ first defeat of the season. Meanwhile, Girona FC secured its inaugural Champions League win with a 2-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava.
Girona’s struggles continued in La Liga as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw at home by Rayo Vallecano. Despite dominating possession, Girona missed numerous chances, including several from close range, leaving them winless in four consecutive games. Their poor start has seen them fall to 12th in the table, a far cry from their surprising third-place finish last season.
Ryanair has announced a new flight route connecting Girona, Spain, to Beni Mellal, Morocco. This addition to their existing Moroccan routes strengthens connections between the two countries and coincides with Morocco’s booming tourism sector, which is witnessing a surge in international and domestic passenger traffic.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Luis Enrique expressed his relief after a tense 1-0 win over Girona in their Champions League clash, but admitted the match was far from enjoyable. The victory came courtesy of a late own goal from Girona’s goalkeeper, Paulo Gazzaniga, who had frustrated PSG with numerous saves throughout the match. Luis Enrique acknowledged the complexity of the new Champions League format, questioning the value of individual results with so much uncertainty regarding qualification.
Paris Saint-Germain, without their star striker Kylian Mbappé, has started the season strong, boasting a potent attack and a dominant goal difference. The team’s new dynamic, featuring a young and hungry duo on the wings, could be the key to Champions League success in the absence of their former Galacticos.
Marcelo Claure, co-owner of La Liga club Girona, has acquired a 10% stake in Major League Soccer’s New York City FC. This investment strengthens the ties between the clubs, both part of the City Football Group (CFG). Claure, known for his passion for soccer, has been appointed co-vice chairman at New York City FC.
Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, including a penalty, to lead Real Madrid to a 2-0 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga. The win moves Real Madrid to second place in the standings with eight points, four behind Barcelona. Girona also secured a 2-0 win over Sevilla, moving them to fourth in the table.
Girona secured their first La Liga victory of the season with a convincing 4-0 win over Osasuna. Goals from Bryan Gil, Viktor Tsygankov, Abel Ruiz, and Cristhian Stuani sealed the comfortable victory for the home side.
Girona manager Michel is unfazed by his team’s slow start to the La Liga season, despite a disappointing draw against Real Betis and a heavy defeat to Atletico Madrid. He attributes the struggles to the loss of key players and a compressed pre-season, but expresses confidence in his team’s ability to turn things around. He urges fans to stay patient and support the team as they find their rhythm.
Atletico Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Girona in their first home game of the La Liga season, thanks to goals from Antoine Griezmann, Marcos Llorente, and Koke. The win puts Atletico in a strong position early in the season.
