Match Preview: Valencia CF vs Girona FC

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Valencia CF will face Girona FC on Sunday 14th of August at 7:30 pm kick-off time (CET) at Mestalla on Matchday 1 of LaLiga 2022-23 campaign.

The opposition:

- Girona FC won promotion to the Spanish top flight via the playoffs after beating CD Tenerife over a two legged play-off tie.

- Girona FC have brought in new recruitments like Miguel Gutiérrez, Yangel Herrera, Taty Castellanos or Rodrigo Riquelme…

- Valencia CF hold a positive balance of two wins, two draws and only one loss as hosts. Last time out, Valencia CF edged Girona FC in a five goal thriller at Montilivi back in 2019 (2-3).

Gennaro Gattuso will be looking to get off to a winning start on the opening day of the season in front of the Mestalla crowd which is set to be the driving force behind the team in the centenary year of Mestalla.

Referee: Jorge Figueroa Vázquez

VAR: José Luis González González

Press conferences:

Gennaro Gattuso: “I’m delighted with the Valencia CF fans and this season they must be our strength"

Miguel Ángel Sánchez: ”Gattuso’s Valencia CF side will try to take the game to the opposition, impose themselves and they will be up for the game"

Coverage: #ValenciaGirona

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