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19-year-old defender playing as stand-in goalkeeper helps knock Girona out of Copa del Rey

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The second round of the 2024-25 Copa del Rey has seen major upsets, with three La Liga clubs already eliminated. Villarreal and Girona joined Espanyol in exiting the competition, but Girona’s loss stands out as extraordinary.

During extra time against Logroñés, their goalkeeper Enrique Royo suffered a suspected concussion, leaving 19-year-old defender Pol Arnau to step in as an emergency goalkeeper. Against all odds, Arnau kept a clean sheet through extra time and even saved Abel Ruiz’s penalty during the shootout, helping Logroñés secure a dramatic 4-3 victory.

The moment was especially poignant as Arnau followed in the footsteps of his late father, Francesc Arnau, a former goalkeeper for Barcelona and Malaga. A fairytale ending for Logroñés and a proud legacy moment for Pol.

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