Ajax, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Girona and Real Sociedad were all interested in a January deal for Van de Beek, but Frankfurt moved quickly to thrash out a deal with United.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/12/20/donny-van-de-beek-arrives-for-frankfurt-medical-as-man-utd-hell-nears-end-2/

Barcelona leads Girona by one point and Madrid by two before they play one another on Saturday.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/laliga-sergio-ramos-scores-own-goal-to-gift-barcelona-1-0-win-over-sevilla-in-spanish-league/article67364844.ece

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — gave Girona a reality check on Saturday after he led Real Madrid to a 3-0 away victory over the early-season sensation in the Spanish league.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/09/bellingham-impresses-again-as-real-madrid-deals-girona-its-1st-defeat-of-season-to-go-top-of-league/

Ex-Manchester United ace Daley Blind is set for a fresh start at Girona after a frustrating spell at Bayern Munich.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/22653636/man-utd-transfer-news-live-andre-onana-takeover-latest/

FC Barcelona failed to open a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga but nevertheless extended their advantage to 13 points after a 0-0 draw at home to Girona on Monday night.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/la-liga-barca-held-by-girona-but-extend-lead-to-13-points/

Girona also appealed for a penalty as Eric Garcia tangled with Cristhian Stuani in the area.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/pedri-earns-subdued-barcelona-nervy-derby-win-at-girona/

Girona opened up a two-point lead over Real Madrid after a straightforward victory.

Source: https://sports.ndtv.com/football/girona-ease-past-alaves-to-reclaim-top-spot-in-la-liga-4700731

Girona saw a chance to get back into the game five minutes after halftime when David López got his head on a corner, only for Kepa Arrizabalaga to swat the ball to safety.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/09/bellingham-impresses-again-as-real-madrid-deals-girona-its-1st-defeat-of-season-to-go-top-of-league/

Real Madrid are back on track in their pursuit of the La Liga title by keeping themselves within two points of leaders Girona.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/real-madrid-manager-admits-unfair-treatment-luka-modric-1721526

Real Madrid, who beat Girona earlier this season to hold the advantage in their head-to-head record, can return to top spot if they beat Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/11/04/girona-come-from-behind-and-beat-osasuna-in-six-goal-thriller-to-top-laliga/

The Catalan giants, who were beaten 4-2 by Girona at the weekend, fielded a strong team in Belgium despite already being assured of top spot, though they were on the receiving end of a 3-2 defeat.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/14/joan-laporta-makes-decision-xavis-future-barcelona-slip-up-19973636/

There are 3.25 total goals on average in each Girona FC home match and the fans will return to the Estadi Montilivi hoping to see something similar to the 4-2 win Taty Castellanos and co. produced against Real Madrid last midweek.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/laliga-santander-another-midweek-matchday-brings-up-crucial-valencian-community-derby-plus-bordalas-return-to-coliseum/

With tickets for a basic seat costing between €84 (£72) and €169 (£145) for the next home game against Girona, the reluctance to attend matches becomes clearer.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/barcelona-attendance-atletico-empty-seats-31591428