LaLiga EA Sports Catalan Derby: Espanyol Hosts Girona on January 16
Espanyol and Girona face off in a key LaLiga EA Sports match on January 16, with Espanyol fifth and Girona grappling with key absences.
- • Espanyol hosts Girona at RCDE Stadium on January 16 at 21:00.
- • Espanyol is fifth in LaLiga with 34 points, while Girona is thirteenth with 21 points.
- • Girona will miss Ounahi (Africa Cup of Nations), Christian Stuani (injury), and Lass Kourouma (suspension).
- • The match will be broadcast on Movistar Plus+ and DAZN.
Key details
On January 16, the LaLiga EA Sports 20th matchday features a captivating Catalan derby between RCD Espanyol and Girona at the RCDE Stadium. The match kicks off at 21:00, promising an intense battle between two teams with contrasting recent forms. Espanyol currently stands in fifth place with 34 points, aiming to rebound after a 0-2 defeat by FC Barcelona and a 1-1 draw with Levante. Their season record includes 10 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. Meanwhile, Girona lies in thirteenth place with 21 points, having gathered 9 points from their last 12 available, signaling improved performance. However, Girona faces setbacks missing key players: Ounahi is away competing in the Africa Cup of Nations, Christian Stuani is sidelined with injury, and Lass Kourouma is suspended. Fans can watch the match live on Movistar Plus+ and DAZN. This fixture is part of a broader busy sports day in Spain, including water polo European Championship matches and basketball league games, underscoring a vibrant sports schedule on January 16.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
