Espanyol
The “Parakeets” had to spend last season in the Segunda Division, where the club set the goal of returning to the elite. Espanyol played decently but finished only fourth due to a large number of draws, trailing second place by three points. The club had the opportunity to reach La Liga through the playoffs, where they defeated Sporting Gijón in the semifinals – 1-0 away and 0-0 at home. In the final, they faced a battle against Oviedo, losing the first match away 0-1 but winning 2-0 at home, which secured their promotion to the top division.
Now Espanyol’s plans are clear: they aim to confidently return to the top division, preferably avoiding a relegation battle. Therefore, preparation for the season is very important.
Girona
Last season, Girona was the talk of the town, not just in Spain, and often drew comparisons to Leicester due to their sensational results. The team did indeed compete for the top spot for a while, but ultimately could not keep up with Real Madrid and Barcelona, finishing in third place.
This result was the best in the club’s history, and now Girona is set for a debut in the Champions League. Many top clubs are looking to buy the team’s key players, and the success of the upcoming season will largely depend on how well they can retain their squad. This summer, Girona managed to play two friendly matches: first, they failed to beat the relatively weak Spanish team Olot – 1-1, and then had a hard-fought draw with French side Montpellier – 2-2.
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