Mirandés , Sporting Gijón - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Mirandés is a football club based in Miranda de Ebro, Spain. They currently compete in the Segunda División, the second tier of Spanish football.
- 2. The club was founded in 1927 and has a long history in Spanish football. They have spent most of their existence in the lower divisions but have had several seasons in the Segunda División and even reached the Copa del Rey semi-finals in the 2011-2012 season.
- 3. Mirandés is known for their passionate fan base and their unique playing style. They are often considered underdogs in Spanish football but have a reputation for playing attractive and attacking football.
- 4. Sporting Gijón is a football club based in Gijón, Asturias, Spain. They currently compete in the Segunda División, having spent many seasons in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
- 5. The club was founded in 1905 and has a rich history in Spanish football. They have won several titles in the lower divisions and have had success in the Copa del Rey, reaching the final in 1982.
- 6. Sporting Gijón is known for their passionate fan base, known as the "Sportinguistas", who are known for their unwavering support of the team through thick and thin.
- 7. The rivalry between Mirandés and Sporting Gijón is not as intense as other rivalries in Spanish football, but matches between the two teams are always highly competitive and closely contested.
- 8. The last time Mirandés and Sporting Gijón met in a competitive match was in the 2019-2020 season in the Segunda División. Mirandés won the home match 2-1, while Sporting Gijón won the away match 1-0.
- 9. Some notable players who have played for Mirandés include Pablo Infante, who is the club's all-time leading goal scorer, and Andoni Iraola, who went on to have a successful career with Athletic Bilbao.
- 10. Some notable players who have played for Sporting Gijón include Quini, who is the club's all-time leading goal scorer, and David Villa, who went on to have a successful career with clubs like Valencia and Barcelona, as well as the Spanish national team.