The Catalan Derby Images: Espanyol vs Girona in LaLiga Action

Key players from Girona FC, including Viktor Tsygankov and Bryan Gil, were central figures in the intense match at the RCDE Stadium last Friday.

Imatges d'un partit de futbol professional amb jugadors disputant la pilota en un estadi ple.

Imatges d'un partit de futbol professional amb jugadors disputant la pilota en un estadi ple.

Girona FC faced RCD Espanyol in the Catalan derby of LaLiga EA Sports last Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Cornellà-El Prat stadium, in a highly competitive and intense fixture.

The match, held at the RCDE Stadium, was a clear demonstration of the sporting rivalry between the two clubs. The images capture various moments of play where the fight for possession was fierce, with Espanyol defender Fernando Calero pressing Girona's Ukrainian midfielder, Viktor Tsygankov.
Other notable duels included the contest between Girona's Thomas Lemar and Bryan Gil against Tyrhys Dolan of Espanyol. Additionally, Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali was seen battling for control of the ball with Bryan Gil, highlighting the intensity in the midfield.

A high-tension derby where every ball was contested with maximum intensity, reflecting the historic rivalry between the two Catalan clubs.

The involvement of the Girona players was constant throughout the game. Besides Tsygankov and Gil, action shots were captured of Alex Moreno, Ivan Martin, and striker Vladyslav Vanat, who was seen on the ground after a challenge. The atmosphere in Cornellà was one of great anticipation for this LaLiga EA Sports clash.
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