La Liga sensation this year, Girona validated its ticket to the next Champions League by overthrowing Barcelona in the Catalan derby last week (4-2). If this victory over the rival offered a historic qualification to the city of a thousand seats, its stadium, the Montilivi, should not be able to host European matches. According to Mundo Deportivo, UEFA would push Girona to settle in Barcelona to play its Champions League matches. Furthermore, the Montilivi stadium, which can accommodate 14,000 people, would be reduced to 9,000 since the temporary stands are not authorized by the European body. Two choices are then offered to the club: play in Montilivi reduced to 9,000 people or emigrate to Barcelona.
Girona fans against move to Barcelona
If FC Barcelona returns to its Nou Camp next season, the Montjuïc stadium, where PSG qualified for the C1 semi-finals against Barça, will be available. For UEFA, a temporary move of the Catalan club would be simpler from a logistical point of view (reception of visiting clubs, TV broadcasting, advertising, security, etc.).
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But, inevitably, this idea is far from delighting the club located a hundred kilometers north of Barcelona. According to a survey carried out by the Diari de Girona 81% of supporters Blanquivermells prefer to play in a diminished Montilivi than in one of the two Barcelona stadiums. Despite calls from UEFA, the current runner-up of Real Madrid has still not decided.
