At 11:00 AM, Espanyol and Girona will face off in the final stage of the tournament, with both teams coming into the match undefeated.

It’s derby Sunday. Espanyol and Girona will meet shortly in what promises to be an exciting derby. The pericos, coached by Gerard, head into the match after finishing second in their group stage and after defeating Badalona yesterday. The blanquiazul team secured a crucial victory in a game where they gave the Badalona side no opportunity. With a convincing scoreline, Espanyol guaranteed their passage to the next round, leaving behind a rival that fought until the end but couldn’t match the superiority of the Catalan team. “We are improving with each match, the feelings are good, and we will face a great rival. We are enjoying the tournament and gaining valuable experience,” said Gerard, just before facing the blanc-i-vermell side.

This time, they will face Girona, managed by Met Borotau, who, for their part, knocked out Arsenal in the Round of 16 to stay alive in the competition. The Catalan team continues to perform excellently, despite having some important absences. They will meet the pericos in the quarterfinals, a heated derby with a spot in the semifinals at stake. “We are doing things well, we have a great rival ahead, and we want to continue enjoying the tournament, learning, and improving our tactical aspects,” said Met.

A derby that will be heavily influenced by the wind. The coaches are unsure and will adapt their strategies to the weather conditions: “We’ll have to play on the ground,” said the Girona coach. “It’s annoying, but we have to play, and there’s no other option,” said Gerard.

Good luck to both teams in what will surely be one of the hottest matches of the tournament.

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