Arsenal win convincingly, Girona's efforts at home are unsuccessful.
In a club friendly match at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, Girona lost to Arsenal 1-4. Arsenal maintained their dominance to secure the victory, while Girona only managed to narrow the gap before conceding two more goals.
- 0'The match has started.
Girona will host Arsenal.
- 13'Girona controls the game, Arsenal are lurking.
At the 13th minute, Girona controlled the game with 61-39 possession, but Arsenal had only managed one shot on target, with a shooting record of 0-1. The visitors seemed to be patiently defending and waiting for counter-attacking opportunities.
- 16'Kai Havertz puts Arsenal ahead.
In the 16th minute, Kai Havertz scored with a left-footed shot after an assist from Max Dowman, giving Arsenal the lead against Girona.
- 25'Arsenal were sharp despite Girona having slightly more possession.
After 25 minutes, Girona had a slight advantage in terms of possession.52 - 48However, Arsenal were the team creating more pressure and clear-cut danger. Arsenal took the lead and also had superior shots on goal.1 - 3and corner kicks0 - 2This indicates that the game is leaning towards the visiting team's sharp counter-attacking ability.
- 30 minutesTzolis helped Arsenal double their lead.
In the 30th minute, Christos Tzolis scored after an assist from Riccardo Calafiori, extending Arsenal's lead to 0-2. The visitors now have a significant advantage over Girona.
- 33'Gabriel Jesus comes on to replace Viktor Gyökeres
In the 33rd minute, Gabriel Jesus came on as a substitute for Viktor Gyökeres. Arsenal adjusted their attacking line-up after having established a significant lead against Girona.
- 33'Arsenal made a substitution in the 33rd minute.
In the 33rd minute, Marli Salmon came on as a substitute for Piero Hincapié, with Arsenal leading Girona 0-2. This was a notable substitution following Arsenal's two consecutive goals.
- 33'Arsenal made a substitution after taking a two-goal lead.
In the 33rd minute, Fábio Vieira came on as a substitute for Kai Havertz. Arsenal made the substitution while leading Girona 0-2, after two goals in the 16th and 30th minutes.
- 37'Arsenal were sharp despite Girona having slightly more possession.
After 37 minutes, Girona had a slight advantage in possession (52-48), but Arsenal were the team creating more pressure and clear-cut danger: 2 shots, 7 of which were on target (0-3). The visitors were leading 0-2, while Girona struggled to convert their possession into chances.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-2.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 50'Arnau Martínez brings Girona back into the game.
In the 50th minute, Arnau Martínez scored, helping Girona reduce the deficit to 1-2 against Arsenal.
- 50'Arsenal had the upper hand in terms of possession and control of the game.
50th minuteArsenal are currently in better possession.45-55and finish4-7Compared to Girona, the away team also created more dangerous chances and had more shots on target.1-3Meanwhile, Girona struggled to exert pressure.
- 53'Max Dowman helps Arsenal extend their lead.
In the 53rd minute, Max Dowman scored with an assist from Myles Lewis-Skelly, putting Arsenal ahead 1-3. Arsenal quickly restored their lead after Girona pulled one back.
- 54'Alex Moreno received a yellow card.
In the 54th minute, Álex Moreno received a yellow card after an incident that further heightened the tension in the match.
- 55'Gabriel Jesus extended Arsenal's lead.
In the 55th minute, Gabriel Jesus scored from an assist by Ben White, giving Arsenal a 1-4 lead over Girona. Arsenal continued to extend their lead after several effective attacking moves.
- 60'Krapyvtsov came on as a substitute for Gazzaniga.
In the 60th minute, Vladyslav Krapyvtsov came on as a substitute for Paulo Gazzaniga. This was a notable substitution for Girona at a time when the match was in full swing.
- 60'Iván Martín came on as a substitute for Donny van de Beek.
In the 60th minute, Iván Martín was brought on to replace Donny van de Beek. This was a personnel change made as the match entered the middle of the second half.
- 60'Antal Yaakobishvili came on to replace David López.
In the 60th minute, Antal Yaakobishvili came on as a substitute for David López. This was a notable personnel change at a time when the match was under tension.
- 61'Brayden Clarke came on in the 61st minute.
In the 61st minute, Brayden Clarke came on to replace Fábio Vieira, with Arsenal leading 1-4. This was a notable personnel change given Arsenal's advantage.
- 61'Louie Copley came on in the 61st minute.
In the 61st minute, Louie Copley came on to replace Cristhian Mosquera. Arsenal had just had a dominant performance, so this substitution added another highlight to the remainder of the match.
- 61'Ife Ibrahim came on as a substitute for Ethan Nwaneri.
In the 61st minute, Ife Ibrahim came on to replace Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal made a personnel change after a turbulent period of play.
- 61'Ismeal Kabia came on as a substitute for Max Dowman.
In the 61st minute, Ismeal Kabia was brought on to replace Max Dowman. Arsenal made the substitution while holding the advantage.
- 61'Meslier came on when Arsenal were leading by a significant margin.
In the 61st minute, Illan Meslier came on as a substitute for Kepa Arrizabalaga. Arsenal held a significant advantage with a 1-4 lead over Girona.
- 61'Arsenal made substitutions after taking a comfortable lead.
In the 61st minute, Reiss Nelson came on to replace Christos Tzolis. Arsenal made the substitution while leading Girona 1-4, as the match entered its final stages.
- 61'Riccardo Calafiori leaves the court.
In the 61st minute, Riccardo Calafiori left the field, marking a personnel change for Arsenal.
- 61'Pyshchur came on, Vanat left the match.
In the 61st minute, Oleksandr Pyshchur came on to replace Vladyslav Vanat. This was a personnel change for the team that was trailing significantly, after Arsenal had just scored to make it 1-4.
- 62'Arsenal have the upper hand, Girona are under pressure.
By the 62nd minute, Arsenal had the upper hand in terms of possession, controlling the game 53% of the time, with 6 shots and 9 on target, and 3 on target. Girona still had 4 and 3 corners, but overall were under more pressure.
- 68'Andre Harriman-Annous came on.
In the 68th minute, Andre Harriman-Annous was brought on to replace Myles Lewis-Skelly. Arsenal made the substitution while they were in a favorable position.
- 68'Ceadach O'Neill comes on to replace Ben White
In the 68th minute, Ceadach O'Neill was brought on to replace Ben White.
- 69'Jastin Garcia came on as a substitute for Bryan Gil.
In the 69th minute, Jastin Garcia came on to replace Bryan Gil. Arsenal held a significant advantage, leading Girona 1-4.
- 69'Gibert Jordana came on as a substitute for Fran Beltrán.
In the 69th minute, Gibert Jordana came on to replace Fran Beltrán. Girona made the substitution while trailing Arsenal 1-4, under immense pressure for the remainder of the match.
- 69'Arsenal made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, Gabriel Misehouy came on as a substitute for Min-su Kim. The substitution came when Arsenal were leading Girona 1-4.
- 70'Izan González came on as a substitute for Francés.
In the 70th minute, Izan González came on as a substitute for Alejandro Francés. The substitution came as Girona were trailing Arsenal 1-4, a game in which the team needed to make a big effort to find another goal.
- 70'H. Zamorano came on in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, H. Zamorano was brought on to replace Arnau Martínez. The substitution came as Arsenal held a significant advantage over Girona.
- 74'Arsenal took control of the game in the 74th minute.
In the 74th minute, Arsenal continued to control the game with 45-55 possession and a shooting advantage of 6-11. Girona were under pressure, mainly retreating into a defensive formation against the visitors' attack.
- 86'Arsenal controlled the game in the final minutes.
In the 86th minute, Arsenal were still the more dominant team, leading Girona 1-4 and having a slight advantage in possession (47-53). The difference was also evident in their ability to create chances, with 4-6 shots on target, although Girona still kept their opponents on alert.
- KTFinal score: Girona 1-4 Arsenal
The match ended with a score of 1-4.
Updated at 02:47 on August 2, 2026
Match information
Match:Girona vs Arsenal
Time:August 2, 2026 01:00
Stadium:Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
The advantage is currently with Arsenal.
Arsenal entered the match against Girona with the advantage of a head start from their most recent encounter. In that one meeting, Arsenal won, while Girona neither won nor drew.
That data alone is not enough to definitively claim an absolute advantage for Arsenal, especially considering this is a Club Friendly match. However, the results of their most recent encounters still provide a significant advantage for the English team ahead of their trip to Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
Girona needs to make a difference at home.
Girona have home advantage against Arsenal, but they will need to show more than they did in their last encounter. Controlling the game, maintaining defensive solidity, and capitalizing on transitional moments could be crucial factors in Girona's approach to the match.
Meanwhile, Arsenal can rely on the confidence from their head-to-head history to take a proactive approach. However, the friendly nature of the match means that tactical maneuvers and personnel choices may be more difficult to predict than in an official game.
There isn't enough data to determine the lineup.
The information provided does not specify the expected lineups, tactical formations, or absent players for either team. Therefore, it is not yet possible to make a specific assessment of the personnel arrangements or key tactical points in the match.
Girona vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have the advantage from their most recent encounter, while Girona have the home advantage to look for a more positive performance. The match will likely be decided by each team's ability to capitalize on opportunities and their level of seriousness in a friendly match.
Overall, Arsenal are considered slightly superior based on their head-to-head record, but Girona still have the potential to create a competitive match at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. There isn't enough data to predict a specific score for this game.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
