AC Milan are set to host Girona at Stadio Meazza on January 22 in the UEFA Champions League. The Italian giants will look to secure their spot in the top eight against the struggling debutants. Girona, meanwhile, who have secured just three points so far will face an uphill battle to keep their hopes alive.
AC Milan vs Girona: Match Preview
AC Milan got off to a dismal start in the Champions League, losing their first two matches. However, they bounced back impressively, securing four straight victories and virtually guaranteed a playoff spot. Additionally, they have clinched the Supercopa but continue to struggle in Serie A, sitting eighth in the standings. Sergio Conceicao’s men are now aiming to win the game to be in the last 16.
Girona, on the other hand, have had a tough campaign with five losses in six group matches., with their lone victory came against Slovan Bratislava. The visitors are yet to score in an away fixture. They are currently mid-table in La Liga and they need to improve their performance when they face AC Milan.
AC Milan vs Girona: Head-to-Head
AC Milan and Girona have never faced each other in a competitive match. The upcoming match will mark their first-ever meeting, with Girona making their debut appearances in European competition. Milan boasts a rich history in the tournament, being seven-time champions.
AC Milan vs Girona: Team News and Predicted Lineups
AC Milan face defensive concerns in this match as both Fikayo Tomori (suspension) and Malick Thiaw (injury) are unavailable. Key players Samuel Chukwueze, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Noah Okafor, and Alessandro Florenzi are also ruled out. Meanwhile, Alvaro Morata and Christian Pulisic are expected to return to the squad. Girona received major boosts as Yaser Asprilla and Portu have returned, though Bojan Miovski and Miguel Gutierrez remain sidelined with ankle injuries.
AC Milan Predicted Lineup
Maignan; Emerson, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Bennacer, Fofana; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Morata
Girona Predicted Lineup
Gazzaniga; Martinez, D. Lopez, Krejci, Blind; Solis, Martin; Tsygankov, Van de Beek, Gil; Ruiz
AC Milan vs Girona: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 22, 2025
Match Time: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Television Broadcast: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video
Live Streaming: discovery+
AC Milan vs Girona: Match Prediction
AC Milan are likely to dominate this Champions League fixture given their resurgence in the competition and home advantage. Their attacking firepower, which include teh likes of Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham should prove too much for the visiting side, who have been struggling from the start of their campaign.
AC MIlan and Girona Predicted Result: 3-0 AC Milan win
