AC Milan vs Girona Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Champions League, January 22, 2025

AC Milan vs Girona Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Champions League
• Date: Wednesday, January 22
• Kick-off Time: 8:00 pm GMT
• Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy

Seven-time European champions will welcome Spanish outfit, Girona for a seventh-round clash in the 2024/25 season of the UEFA Champions League. The top eight teams from the league phase will earn direct qualification to the knockout rounds while the clubs ranked from ninth to 24th will have to contest the playoffs. Milan is in 12th place with 12 points from six matches while Girona is struggling in 30th with just three points to date. Only two rounds are left in the league phase with AC Milan vs Girona promising to be just one of the many exciting matchups to look forward to.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of AC Milan. Sergio Conceicao has taken over the demanding job of managing a squad that needs refinement according to the coach’s preferences. The Rossoneri started 2025 in the best possible way, beating Juventus and Inter Milan en route to the Super Cup title in Saudi Arabia.

However, the results in the league have not encountered an improvement with just four points in the three league games played this year. Juventus handed Milan a 2-0 defeat on Saturday. Alvaro Morata, Tijjani Reijnders, and Christian Pulisic are tied as the top scorers for AC Milan this campaign. Conceicao’s men have not kept a clean sheet in six matches.

Girona will not be content or satisfied with how the recent games have played out. In the last six games, the Catalan club has collected just a couple of victories along with four defeats. During this period, Girona has scored just six goals and conceded eight. Last season, Michel’s men enjoyed a dream season but the law of averages was bound to catch up with Girona. Several key players departing in the summer has certainly not helped the case either. The coach has refused to accept defeat when it comes to qualification to the next round but will be aware that a miracle will be needed to achieve that dream.

AC Milan Team News

Several AC Milan players will miss the home game in the Champions League against Girona. Fikayo Tomori, Alessandro Florenzi, Malick Thiaw, Noah Okafor, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Samuel Chukwueze will all miss out.

Girona Team News

Girona’s head coach, Michel will be delighted to have most of his squad available for selection on Wednesday evening. Bojan Miovski is the only name scheduled to miss the game as of now.

Also Read: Atalanta vs Sturm Graz Prediction, Lineups, Preview and Team News | UEFA Champions League, January 21, 2025

AC Milan vs Girona Predicted Lineups

AC Milan Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Maignan

Defenders: Royal, Gabbia, Bartesaghi, Hernandez

Midfielders: Bennacer, Fofana, Reijnders

Forwards: Musah, Abraham, Leao

AC Milan vs Girona H2H Record

This will be the first-ever meeting between AC Milan and Girona.

Key Players to Watch in AC Milan vs Girona

Mike Maignan (AC Milan)

Without Mike Maignan. AC Milan would be in a much worse position. The goalkeeper is the number one choice for the French National Team and is considered amongst the best in his position in the world. Maignan has been able to leave his recurring injury issues behind and is now a regular starter for Milan.

The 29-year-old is equally capable as a shot-stopper as well as a sweeper-keeper. Mike Maignan has conceded 21 goals this season and has kept eight clean sheets in the league. As far as the last five outings are concerned, he has made 14 saves with an average save percentage of 74.34.

Miguel Gutierrez (Girona)

Miguel Gutierrez has benefited a great deal since he departed from Real Madrid. The young Spaniard rarely found playing time under Carlo Ancelotti but his talent has been undeniable since day one. Guiterrez has found the perfect system for his playing style at Girona.

He is often seen inverting into the midfield and making the most of his technical abilities. He has six tackles and three interceptions in his last six games. Gutierrez has often turned out to be the difference maker for Michel’s Girona and he will be required to do the same against Milan.

AC Milan vs Girona Prediction

Girona will certainly have more than enough in the tank to hurt AC Milan and even leave Italy with all three points. However, the hosts will draw the energy from the home ground and will be confident to earn the victory by any means possible.

Predicted Score: AC Milan 3-1 Girona

Also Read: Club Brugge vs Juventus Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Champions League, January 21, 2025

Where to watch AC Milan vs Girona Live?

FAQs