Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions, commenced their pre-season campaign with a friendly match against Girona in Spain on August 1, 2026. The exhibition game took place at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, was present at the stadium prior to the match. Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal was also seen on the pitch before the game. The friendly is part of Arsenal's preparations for the upcoming season.

Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal inspects the pitch prior to the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Girona, Spain.

Kepa Arrizabalaga of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Girona, Spain.