Another Monday of football, and another Monday of frustration. This is how Héctor García began his segment on La Opinión del Día on La Grada Ràdio, where he made clear his indignation with the schedule of tonight’s Espanyol vs. Girona match.
The choice of Monday at 9 pm has not sat well with the Perica fans, who see how a match with a high degree of rivalry is diluted by the laziness of the start of the week and the bad weather.
But beyond the schedule, the match against Girona comes with a clear message: this is war. It’s not just about three points, but about marking territory.
The message could not be clearer: Girona has earned the antipathy of a good part of the Blanquiazul fans.
For Héctor, the key is Girona’s intention to occupy Espanyol’s space in Catalan football.
Added to this is an uncomfortable reality for Girona: their footballing identity continues to generate debate.
Therefore, Héctor’s message for tonight is forceful: the match must be hell for Girona.
That 4-1 defeat in the first leg still stings, and tonight’s duel is the perfect opportunity to settle scores.
And although Girona is experiencing their sweet moment, football takes many turns.
Because if Héctor is clear about one thing, it is that things will change.