Girona, "super motivated" for a historic European debut at Montilivi

Girona faces this Wednesday the first European match in its history at home and, as recognized this Tuesday by its coach, Míchel, the team is "super motivated" to receive Feyenoord. "When the Champions League anthem plays at Montilivi, it will be incredible," proclaimed the Madrid coach with pride, who nevertheless admitted being "a little sad" because the stadium of the modest Catalan club cannot be filled, as UEFA prohibits additional stands.

After the 'in extremis' defeat in the debut against PSG at the Parc des Princes (1-0) due to an error in the 90th minute by their goalkeeper, Paulo Gazzaniga, Girona is eager to defeat a Feyenoord that was thrashed on the first day by Bayer Leverkusen (0-4) in front of their fans. "We want to win for our fans, but above all, for those who will stay outside," said Girona's coach.

Especially concerned Míchel about the emotional state of his players and the transition from Champions to La Liga -in Mestalla his team fell 2-0 after the duel against PSG-, Girona will not be able to count on the injured Oriol Romeu or Blind, but the team insists that having fun and being competitive will be fundamental. "If we enjoy it, it will be easier to achieve a good result," highlighted Dutchman Donny van de Beek.

Girona: Gazzaniga, Alejandro Francés, David López, Krejci, Miguel Gutiérrez, Yangel Herrera, Van de Beek, Tsygankov, Iván Martín, Asprilla and Abel Ruiz.

Feyenoord: Wellenreuther, Lotomba, Beelen, Hancko, Smal, Hwang, Timber, Osman, Milambo, Paixao and Ueda.

Referee: Urs Schnyder (Switzerland).

Stadium and schedule: Montilivi. 18:45 h. (Movistar Liga de Campeones).