Girona vs Sevilla

1. Core Players & Star Quality

Girona 

• Gazzaniga (36 apps, 3,196 mins) continues as mainstay in goal, though suspended via red card. 

• Blind, Arnau Martínez, Miguel Gutiérrez (left) and Krejcí–López pairing provide defensive backbone, but age and injuries weigh. 

• Iván Martín (2,045 mins), Tsygankov (2G, 5A), and Stuani (11G, mostly off bench) supply attacking edge. 

• Bryan Gil (3G, 3A) has left, removing key wing creativity. 

• Depth enhanced by Bojan Miovski and Asprilla, but neither near elite output. 

Sevilla 

• Lukébakio (11G, 2A) is standout forward threat, supported by Isaac Romero (4G, 2A). 

• Juanlu Sánchez (4G, 4A, 1,725 mins) and Jacob Murphy-level productivity add width and dynamism. 

• Defensive core: Badé, Gudelj, Pedrosa, Salas → experienced but inconsistent. 

• Veterans Nyland (30 starts, 2,674 mins) and Navas (still active) provide leadership. 

2. Departures Impact

Girona 

• Miguel Gutiérrez (LB) and Bryan Gil (LW) departures strip width and progressive ball-carrying. 

• Loss of Romeu (midfield screen) forces Herrera and Van de Beek (injured) to cover more. 

• Attack weakened as aging Stuani cannot be lone scorer. 

Sevilla 

• Saúl Ñíguez, Lokonga, Suso, Nianzou among departures/injuries → rotation thinner. 

• Creative depth reduced but frontline remains intact. 

• Jordan sidelined, weakening midfield structure. 

3. New Player Integration

Girona 

• Asprilla (Watford-style dribbler), Abel Ruiz (CF, 4G last season), and Danjuma (2G) bring variety. 

• Arthur (943 mins) offers midfield stability but hasn’t replaced Romeu’s steel. 

• Francés + Vitor Reis (CBs) = long-term project defenders, not yet impactful. 

Sevilla 

• Alfon González (5G, 2A) has hit ground running, offers attacking spark. 

• Peque Fernández (1G, 1A) promising addition. 

• Ejuke (2G, 1A) & Vargas (2G, 1A) add lively rotation on the wings. 

• Iheanacho still adjusting (402 mins, no goals). 

4. Assists & Goals Output

Girona 

• Top production from Stuani (11G, 2A), Herrera (4G, 3A), and Tsygankov (2G, 5A). 

• Attack lacks double-digit consistency beyond Stuani. 

• Heavy reliance on midfield support for chance creation. 

Sevilla 

• Lukébakio (11G) clearly leads. 

• Alfon González (5G, 2A) and Juanlu (4G, 4A) spread secondary goals/assists. 

• Wide attacking unit (Ejuke, Vargas, Romero) contributes more evenly than Girona. 

5. Substitutes’ Experience & Depth

Girona 

• Subs: Stuani (impact CF), Portu (1G, 2A, 768 mins), Miovski (2G) → useful but older or unproven at elite level. 

• Midfield bench thin (Arthur recovering, Van de Beek injured). 

Sevilla 

• Bench: Ejuke, Vargas, Januzaj (injured), Peque Fernández → younger, energetic, varied attacking profiles. 

• Defensive depth: Gattoni, Nianzou (injured) thin at CB. 

• Goalkeeper cover solid with Álvaro Fernández. 

6. Forecast & Expected Dynamics

1. Sevilla Advantage: more distributed scoring, better substitutes’ impact, and Lukébakio as a match-winner. 

1. Girona Challenge: missing Bryan Gil & Miguel Gutiérrez reduces wing progression; reliance on aging Stuani unsustainable. 

1. Likely Flow: Girona attempt possession control (55–60%), Sevilla sharper in transitions with Lukébakio + Alfon. 

7. Predicted Strength Balance

• Girona: ★★☆☆☆ (Below average) — aging leaders, loss of creative width, overreliant on Stuani. 

• Sevilla: ★★★★☆ (Strong) — deeper attacking spread, more dangerous bench, though defense vulnerable if pressed. 

Projected Result: Sevilla narrow win (1–2), with Girona competitive but lacking balance in final third.