There are a few things you need to know about Girona. In 1999, they were playing in the fifth tier. As recently as 2006-07, they were in Spain’s Tercera Division (which back then was the country’s fourth-highest league). Girona, the 11th-most populous city in Catalonia, is not a place known for its sporting achievements.

We here at Defector have made our affection for Girona well-known. Even with the City Football Group ownership angle, it’s hard to deny that Girona breaking into the top three of La Liga last season was very cool.

Girona should be proud of their Champions League debut, coach Michel said after his side held Paris St Germain at bay until late in Wednesday's game only to fall to a 1-0 defeat after a blunder from goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.