I don't expect teams like Girona and Bologna to do well in the Champions League next season. However, there is no doubt that both these teams have played brilliantly in the last season. The Girona team competed for the La Liga title. And it was a completely unexpected event. The Girona team has struggled to avoid relegation in the past. But last season this team fought for the title.
However, we have seen erratic performances from Girona's players in the matches at the end of the season. Moreover, if you want to perform consistently well in the Champions League, you need a lot of experience. Girona and Bologna management may be able to build stronger squads if they spend money. But getting the squad players experienced will not be an easy task for Girona and Bologna.
Honestly, I don't think that teams like Girona and Bologna will do well in the Champions League. I've seen average teams like them qualify for the Champions League once in a while. For example, I remember Leicester City winning the Premier League and qualifying for the Champions League, but they had poor performances. We also witnessed Newcastle's performances last season, which were not impressive.
Given this, I don't expect great performances from Girona and Bologna with their current squads. However, we'll have to wait and see how they perform. The truth is that the Champions League is a tough competition where many great teams from different leagues meet. Based on my observation, they may find it very hard to perform well.
Football is unpredictable, and surprises can happen, but I still don't think Bologna and Girona will go far in the competition because of the type of players they currently have in their squads.