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AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-14 17:15 UTC
Girona and Leganes set for LaLiga2 curtain-raiser
The new LaLiga2 season begins at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Sunday, 16 August 2026, as Girona host Leganes for matchday 1.
Both sides are expected to field their predicted XIs for this opening fixture, with no significant absences reported for either Girona or Leganes. The home side, Girona, are anticipated to line up with Vladyslav Vanat and Bryan Gil in attack, supported by a midfield featuring Donny van de Beek and Ivan Martin. The defence is expected to be marshalled by David Lopez and Alex Moreno, with Paulo Gazzaniga in goal.
Leganes' expected lineup sees Alex Millan and Naim Garcia as the primary attacking threats, with Ismael Gharbi and Yassine Kechta expected to operate in midfield. The defensive unit is likely to include Marvel and Ignasi Miquel, with Raul Fernandez starting between the posts.
Girona's recent friendly matches have yielded mixed results, indicating a side still finding its rhythm ahead of the league opener. A heavy 1-4 defeat to Arsenal was followed by draws against Castellon and a narrow loss to Deportivo Alaves. Their final league matches of the previous season also saw a run of draws and defeats, suggesting a need to rediscover winning form.
Leganes have also been involved in pre-season friendlies, facing opponents such as Swansea City and Real Madrid, with defeats in both. Prior to these friendlies, their LaLiga2 campaign concluded with a mixed bag of results, including a win against CD Mirandes but also losses and draws. A notable concern from their last 10 matches is their tendency to concede goals in the closing stages, having let in five after the 75th minute.
The head-to-head record between Girona and Leganes is closely contested, with a slight edge in results for Girona in their most recent encounters. Their last meeting in LaLiga saw Girona secure a victory, though it was a high-scoring affair. In LaLiga2, their previous clashes have resulted in draws and wins for both sides, suggesting that past meetings have often been tight contests.
With the season just beginning, both teams will be eager to start with a positive result. Girona will be looking to leverage their home advantage and establish an early rhythm, while Leganes will aim to build on any positives from their previous LaLiga2 campaign and address defensive frailties. The attacking pairings for both sides, particularly the expected forwards like Vanat for Girona and Millan for Leganes, could be key to unlocking the opposition.
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