There are a few things you need to know about Girona. In 1999, they were playing in the fifth tier. As recently as 2006-07, they were in Spain’s Tercera Division (which back then was the country’s fourth-highest league). Girona, the 11th-most populous city in Catalonia, is not a place known for its sporting achievements.

Girona are aiming to bounce back in LaLiga after a heavy home loss to Barcelona in last weekend's Catalan derby and a narrow defeat on a demanding Champions League night at Paris St Germain on their debut in midweek,

Girona become the 14th Spanish club to play in the Champions League when they make their debut in the 2024-25 edition of the competition on Wednesday.