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International Friendly - Catalonia VS Costa Rica Prediction
International Club Friendly - Catalonia VS Costa Rica
Match Time:29-05-2025 01:10 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Catalonia – Team Overview
Catalonia, a regional team not affiliated with FIFA, is set to field a squad composed entirely of top-flight players for this friendly, as announced by head coach Gerard López. Despite the absence of seven Catalan players called up to the Spanish national team, the 22-man roster includes talents from La Liga clubs such as Barcelona, Espanyol, and Girona. Notable selections include:
Joan Garcia (Goalkeeper, Espanyol): Making his debut for Catalonia, described by López as "the goalkeeper of the moment."
Eric Garcia (Defender, Barcelona)
Aleix Garcia (Midfielder, Bayer Leverkusen)
Àlex Moreno (Defender, Nottingham Forest)
Ferran Jutglà (Forward, Club Brugge)
This match is part of the celebrations marking the 125th anniversary of the Catalan Football Federation.
Costa Rica – Team Overview
Costa Rica, under the guidance of head coach Miguel Herrera, is using this friendly as preparation for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The squad comprises 22 players, with a mix of domestic league talents and eight internationals. A significant highlight is the return of veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who comes out of international retirement to rejoin the national team. At 38, Navas currently plays for Newell's Old Boys in Argentina and is considered the greatest player in Costa Rican football history.
Other notable call-ups include:
Patrick Sequeira (Goalkeeper, Casa Pia)
Jeyland Mitchell (Defender, Feyenoord)
Warren Madrigal (Forward, Valencia)
Due to the non-FIFA date of the match, players from clubs like Herediano and Alajuelense are unavailable because of domestic league commitments.
Head-to-Head Record
Catalonia and Costa Rica have met once before in an international friendly:
May 24, 2006: Catalonia 2–0 Costa Rica
This upcoming match marks their second encounter, providing an opportunity for Costa Rica to even the record.
Match Prediction
Given Catalonia's selection of top-tier players and home advantage, they are considered favorites for this friendly. However, Costa Rica's blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents, coupled with the return of Keylor Navas, adds intrigue to the matchup.
Nowgoal Predicted Score: Catalonia 2–1 Costa Rica
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