Girona will face Slovan Bratislava in a UEFA Champions League group-stage match on October 22, 2024, at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. Girona, having experienced mixed results recently in La Liga, including a 4-0 victory against Osasuna but heavy losses to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, will aim to stabilize their form in Europe. Their standout performances include a solid 2-0 win over Sevilla, showing their potential to compete at a high level.

Slovan Bratislava, similarly inconsistent, comes into the match with notable wins, such as their recent 3-2 victory over Midtjylland, but also heavy defeats, including a 0-5 loss to Žilina and a 1-5 thrashing by Celtic. Despite these setbacks, Slovan has shown resilience in domestic competitions, most recently beating Banská Bystrica 2-0.

Girona will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and superior squad depth, while Slovan Bratislava will aim to improve their defensive stability and hope for an upset. It promises to be a fascinating contest between two teams looking to secure crucial points in the group stage.