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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 35
Girona FC v Villarreal CF
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Girona, Spain
Saturday, 20 May 2023
Kick-off is at 14h00
Girona FC will go head-to-head with Villarreal CF in a
La Liga match at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on May 20.
Current Form
The White and Reds held Real Sociedad to a 2-2 draw away on May 13 as they extended their unbeaten run to four league games.
Girona are also undefeated in their last four matches at home having registered four consecutive victories at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
On the other hand, Villarreal hammered Athletic Bilbao 5-1 at home on May 13 as they extended their unbeaten run to four matches in La Liga.
However, the Yellow Submarine are winless in their last two games on the road having recorded one draw and one defeat as the visitors.
Team News
Girona's defensive midfielder Ibrahima Kebe will be missing due to an injury, but the team has no suspension concerns.
Meanwhile, Villarreal also do not have suspension concerns, while Francis Coquelin and José Luis Morales are currently injured.
Key Players
Cristhian Stuani is the player to watch out for in the Girona team having netted his eighth league goal of the season against Sociedad.
Nicolas Jackson, who grabbed a brace in Villarreal's win over Bilbao, will be looking to inspire his side to a win at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
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Quotes
“We were very effective and we played a great game. It was vibrant and with alternatives,"," Villarreal manager Quique Setién said after their win over Bilbao.
"We were able to solve the problems and play an almost perfect game. We are now with a point of inspiration that is needed to get results.
"I always said that it was important to get to the end of the season well because that's when everything is at stake and we've achieved that. We are motivated and with a great performance. This translates into goals and points," he added.
“We have to focus on doing things well, win the games we have and see how far we get to the end of the league. We've extended our lead over the chasing pack. It's very positive. Europe is very close.”
Head-to-Head
Villarreal edged out Girona 1-0 in their last meeting in La Liga with the game being played at the Estadi de la Ceràmica on 22 January 2023.
The Yellow Submarine are undefeated in their last two matches against the White and Reds having recorded two successive wins.
Spanish La Liga matchday 36 fixtures
Friday, May 19
21:00 - Cadiz CF v Real Valladolid
Saturday, May 20
14:00 - Girona CF v Villarreal CF
16:15 - Athletic Bilbao v Celta Vigo
18:30 - UD Almeria v Real Mallorca
18:30 - Getafe v Elche CF
21:00 - FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad
Sunday, May 21
14:00 - Rayo Vallecano v RCD Espanyol
16:15 - Atletico Madrid v CA Osasuna
18:30 - Valencia CF v Real Madrid
21:00 - Sevilla FC v Real Betis
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