By Danong
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League phase wraps up tonight with the Matchday 8 fixtures played simultaneously.
Arsenal will be looking to end the UCL group stage on a high as they take on the Spanish side Girona at the Estadi Montilivi stadium. In 7 games played on the European stage, our Gunners boast 5 wins, a draw, and a loss.
Last time out, Arsenal beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 to book a spot in the round of 16. Even so, I don't think they'll be complacent. They'll be looking to maintain their impressive form of not conceding from open play in the UCL.
They’ll also be keen to extend their 4-game unbeaten run and remain unbeaten in 9 games away from home across all competitions.
Girona's Struggles
Girona come into this game on a poor run. They've lost their last 3 matches in all competitions and have only won 2 of their last 11 games.
Their Champions League form is also worrying; they've only won once and have lost their last 4 Champions League games without scoring a goal.
They have nothing to play for in the Champions League as they're already eliminated (31st in the table).
Perhaps they'll play for pride and look to stun Arsenal for a perfect turnaround to their poor campaign.
Arsenal Team News
Merino and Odegaard were in training on Tuesday after missing the 1-0 win over Wolves. Havertz, who looked drained at full time on Saturday, was also training.
However, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White, contrary to reports, weren't in training. So, like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, they'll certainly miss this game.
If Merino and Odegaard are available for the game, they should play to get them up to speed. Havertz, Rice, and Timber should be rested ahead of a tricky run of fixtures against Manchester City and Newcastle.
Predicted Arsenal Line-Up vs. Girona
- Raya
- Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly
- Jorginho, Merino, Odegaard
- Martinelli, Trossard, Nwaneri
This line-up looks very strong and is expected to finish the league phase of the revamped CL with a win.
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