Girona Aims to Bounce Back Against Struggling Las Palmas in La Liga Clash

GIRONA, Spain — Girona will look to end a four-game losing streak across all competitions when they host Las Palmas in a crucial La Liga match on Monday night at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. The home side, currently eighth in the league with 28 points from 21 matches, faces a Las Palmas team sitting 15th, just three points above the relegation zone.

Girona, who finished third in La Liga last season, have struggled to replicate their previous form this campaign. Their first-ever Champions League journey ended last week with a defeat to Arsenal, adding to their recent woes. The Catalan side has lost their last two league matches, with their most recent victory coming on January 11 against Alaves.

Las Palmas, meanwhile, salvaged a 1-1 draw against Osasuna in their last outing, thanks to a 98th-minute equalizer. The visitors have been inconsistent this season, with six wins, five draws, and 10 defeats in 21 matches. Their defensive record is among the worst in the league, having conceded 34 goals.

Girona’s head coach, Michel, will be without several key players due to injuries, including a muscular problem sidelining one of their starters. However, the team is expected to field a strong lineup, with Donny van de Beek likely to start in midfield and Arnaut Danjuma leading the attack.

Las Palmas will miss suspended midfielder Alberto Moleiro, while injuries have ruled out several other players. On-loan Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Fabio Silva is expected to feature prominently for the visitors.

Historically, Girona has dominated this fixture, winning four of the last five La Liga encounters between the two sides. However, Las Palmas secured a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season, adding intrigue to Monday’s clash.

With both teams desperate for points, the match promises to be a tightly contested affair. Girona, buoyed by home advantage, are slight favorites, but Las Palmas’ resilience could make this a challenging night for the hosts.