Girona visits Cuarte de Huerva in the Copa del Rey at 18:30 with key players left behind in Catalonia. Head coach Quique Álvarez rested goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, central defender David López, and forward Vanat, diaridegirona.cat reported.

Squad Rotations and Filial Call-ups for Cuarte de Huerva

The Copa del Rey first-round fixture pairs Girona against a Tercera RFEF Aragonese side sitting three divisions lower. The squad also misses Jastin and Bryan Gil through ongoing injuries, alongside Yáser Asprilla, who sustained a heavy ankle contusion against Celta Fortuna, and Ladislav Krejčí due to a viral gastroenteritis process.

To fill out the matchday roster, the coaching staff summoned three players from Girona B: right-back Gibert Jordana, left-back Gerard Badia, and winger Momo Hamony. Competition rules require Girona to maintain no more than four players carrying youth-team squad numbers on the pitch at any time. Lass Kouroma (29), Unai Hernández (30), Mauro Furtado (33), and Junior Zamorano (38) also hold reserve-team licenses.

Competitive Tension Demand Against Lower-Tier Opposition

Álvarez emphasized that his side cannot afford complacency against lower-category opponents on Tuesday. “It has cost us,” Álvarez said of the team’s recent upward trajectory that lifted them to fourth in the La Liga standings. “We are improving and now we cannot throw it all away. It is key to maintain the competitive level. The way we approach the match will make the difference in category visible or not between the two teams.”

The manager stressed his expectation for an aggressive start. He demanded his squad show the intention to win and advance from the opening whistle. The knockout tournament serves as an opportunity to distribute minutes across the squad. “It is a good opportunity for those who have fewer minutes,” Álvarez said. “It is a good day to continue improving and for those who are playing less to gain rhythm and show me that they are ready to play.”