The rivalry between Girona and Espanyol has not stopped growing since the rojiblanco team achieved the first promotion to the First Division. So much so that already in the last derbies there were attempts at tension between players and fans. This coming Saturday (2 pm) Montilivi will be the scene of a new Catalan derby, and the local team, in this case Girona, has begun to warm it up with a statement that is a warning to Espanyol fans who come to the stadium.
“We want all attendees to enjoy this great football festival in a civic and respectful manner, but Girona would like to remind you that, as indicated by the rules for accessing the stadium, showing an attitude as a visiting fan in the local area may mean expulsion from the stadium” , reads the Girona statement.
The threat is unprecedented this season and what has made the Espanyol environment worse is that such a warning was not given in the Girona-Barcelona preview in January. On the contrary, there was a twinning between both hobbies.
The reaction of the parakeets, grouped in the FCPE (Federació Catalana de Penyes de l’Espanyol), has not been long in coming, and this Tuesday they have responded elegantly and without seeking to raise the tone of the conflict. “As a local or a visitor, the Espanyol fans will always show off our sentiment with respect and pride. We are Espanyol and this is our ‘attitude’”, they emphasize.
It must be taken into account that last week the 300 seats that Girona gave him for the visiting area were sold out, at a rate of 40 euros each. In addition, the local team reported yesterday that all the tickets have been sold out, five days before the match, which means that there will be a spectacular atmosphere for the game. During the next few days, those tickets released by the members will be made available to the fans. From the Montilivi club they in turn announced a Fan Zone where a popular meal will be held from 12 noon.
