Liverpool will look to continue their perfect record in the 2024-25 Champions League when they face off against La Liga’s Girona on Tuesday. Fresh from their scheduled match against Everton last weekend, postponed due to Storm Darragh, the leading team of the Premier League is well positioned for another commanding appearance in Europe.
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Liverpool’s Form and European Dominance
Liverpool have been relentless under Arne Slot this season, and their only blemish was a 3-3 thriller against Newcastle United that snapped a seven-game winning streak. The Reds are still unbeaten away from home since Slot took over, and they have also made it to 100% success in the Champions League group stage so far, including a statement 2-0 win over Real Madrid. They sit top of the 36-team table and are guaranteed at least a playoff spot.
Girona’s Struggles in Europe
Meanwhile, Girona has had a difficult European debut so far. With only one victory over Slovan Bratislava in five games, the Catalan side is positioned 30th in the standings and is in jeopardy of an early exit. The domestic performance has also fallen compared to the remarkable third-place finish in La Liga last season, with the team currently eighth after 16 matches.
The loss of key players like Artem Dovbyk and Savinho has taken its toll, and Michel’s squad has struggled against Europe’s heavyweights, including Paris Saint-Germain and PSV Eindhoven. Coming off a 3-0 loss to Real Madrid and an early Copa del Rey elimination, Girona’s form is far from ideal.
Team News and Possible Lineups
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool will have to go without midfielder Alexis Mac Allister as he is banned due to yellow card accumulation. He joins the list of casualties that includes Alisson Becker (hamstring), Federico Chiesa (fitness), Diogo Jota (abdominal), Kostas Tsimikas (ankle), Ibrahima Konate (knee), and Conor Bradley (hamstring).
Curtis Jones is likely to partner Ryan Gravenberch in midfield, while Mohamed Salah, seeking a personal-best UCL assist tally, will lead the attack alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Díaz, and Cody Gakpo.
Predicted Liverpool XI:
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Gakpo
Girona Team News
Girona welcome back right-back Arnau Martinez from suspension, but key attacker Viktor Tsygankov remains out with an adductor injury. Yaser Asprilla is most likely to take up the spot on the right-hand side, with Bryan Gil and Arnaut Danjuma fighting for the left wing. Yangel Herrera (calf) and Jhon Solis (sprain) are also doubtful.
Predicted Girona XI:
Gazzaniga; Martinez, Lopez, Krejci, Gutierrez; Martin, Romeu; Asprilla, Van de Beek, Danjuma; Miovski
Prediction: Girona 0-3 Liverpool
With Liverpool’s attacking firepower, squad depth, and a weekend break, this would make them overwhelming favorites. Injury woes and poor European form are unlikely to trouble the tournament leaders that are Girona. The Reds are likely to extend their winning streak in style, with Salah among other company producing another masterclass.
