Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Arsenal Begin Pre-Season Against Girona
The Premier League champions return to action in Spain with a new winger making his debut.
Arsenal
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Venue
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Teams
Girona vs Arsenal
What happened. Arsenal started their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Girona in Spain, with Christos Tzolis making his debut on the left wing.
- Tzolis starts for Arsenal in his first appearance for the club.
- Ethan Nwaneri won man of the match in the last meeting in January 2025.
- Girona now play in Spain's second tier after recent Champions League participation.
Arsenal are missing several key players but showcase their squad depth in this opener.
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