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

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…

By Reetam Bodhak

July 20, 2026

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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.

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 and the Girona FC official site.

For more pre-season previews and Arsenal transfer news, check out our latest Premier League coverage and match predictions on TechnoSports.