# Girona vs Arsenal Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/girona-vs-arsenal-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-07-20  
Updated: 2026-07-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Arsenal’s pre-season journey begins under the Spanish sun, as Mikel Arteta’s Premier League champions travel to Catalonia to face Girona in the historic Costa Brava Trophy. Fresh off a title-winning campaign and two cup final heartbreaks, the Gunners open a new chapter with a trip to Estadi Montilivi.

## Girona vs Arsenal: Match Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Girona vs Arsenal |
| **Competition** | Pre-Season Friendly (Costa Brava Trophy) |
| **Date** | Saturday, 1 August 2026 |
| **Kick-off (Local, Girona)** | 8:00 PM |
| **Kick-off (UK Time)** | 7:00 PM |
| **Venue** | Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain |

## Preview

This friendly marks the 49th edition of the Costa Brava Trophy and doubles as a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Estrella Damm, the Barcelona-born brewery sponsoring the event. Arsenal and Girona have crossed paths just once before, in the 2024/25 Champions League group stage, where Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1. With the World Cup only recently concluded, expect Arteta to field a blend of first-team regulars and promising academy talent as the squad builds fitness.

![Girona vs Arsenal](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/irsosnnssnas.jpg)

For Girona, a Segunda Division side following relegation, hosting the reigning Premier League champions is a huge occasion and a chance to test themselves against elite opposition in front of their home fans.

## Predicted Lineups

Arsenal are likely to rotate heavily given the short turnaround since the World Cup, giving fringe players and youngsters valuable minutes. Girona are expected to field a strong squad determined to make a mark against a marquee opponent. Full lineups typically emerge closer to kickoff.

## Prediction

Arsenal’s superior squad depth should tell over 90 minutes, even with a rotated lineup. A narrow Arsenal win looks the most likely result, though Girona’s home advantage could make it competitive.

## How to Watch

Broadcast details vary by region, so check local listings nearer kickoff. Tickets are being processed directly through Girona rather than Arsenal’s channels. For official updates, visit the [Arsenal official website](https://www.arsenal.com) and the [Girona FC official site](https://www.girona.cat).

For more pre-season previews and Arsenal transfer news, check out our latest [Premier League coverage](https://technosports.co.in) and [match predictions](https://technosports.co.in) on TechnoSports.

## FAQs

### **Q1: When and where is Girona vs Arsenal being played?**

 The match is scheduled for Saturday, 1 August 2026, at Estadi Montilivi in Girona, Spain, kicking off at 8:00 PM local time.

### **Q2: Is this Arsenal’s first pre-season friendly of the summer?**

Yes, this fixture kicks off Arsenal’s 2026/27 pre-season schedule, ahead of further friendlies against Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund, and Como.