Terrats gears up for emotional Girona reunion: 'Always special'
Espanyol midfielder Ramón Terrats faces his former club Girona this Friday, reflecting on his past ties while focusing on securing three points at RCDE Stadium.
Former Girona player Ramón Terrats prepares to face his old club in Friday’s Catalan clash, acknowledging the emotional significance while emphasizing Espanyol’s determination to return to winning ways.
Old friends, new rivals
It’s been five years since Terrats departed Montilivi, where he helped Girona achieve promotion to La Liga. Despite the passage of time, Friday’s encounter still carries extra meaning for the Espanyol midfielder.
“I’m very grateful to the club for the opportunity they gave me,” Terrats told club media, noting he’ll reunite with “special people” from his time there.
Michel’s magic touch
Terrats was quick to praise Girona’s playing style under Michel, highlighting the consistency of their philosophy regardless of personnel changes:
- Possession-based approach
- Ability to find spaces
- Players with exceptional quality
- Positive momentum and confidence
The Espanyol man clearly respects his former club’s current trajectory, acknowledging Michel’s influence in building a team where players fully trust his methods.
Espanyol’s shifting mentality
After dropping points against Barcelona and Levante, Espanyol are proper keen to get back to winning ways. The Pericos have undergone a significant mentality shift this season, with Terrats explaining their disappointment after the recent draw:
“The team and club mentality has changed. We want to win three points in every match, and dropping two points the other day affects us.”
Exceeding expectations
Despite recent frustrations, it’s impossible to ignore Espanyol’s remarkable first half of the season. With 34 points already in the bag, they’ve surpassed all expectations.
“No one would have imagined getting 34 points at this stage,” Terrats admitted, while emphasizing the importance of staying grounded. “We need to be aware of where we’ve come from, keep our feet on the ground, and take it game by game.”
With home advantage and their supporters behind them, Espanyol will fancy their chances against their high-flying Catalan neighbors. As Terrats put it: “Together we can win three points again.”