Girona leaves the lead to Real Madrid after a draw in Montilivi against Athletic Club (1-1), although they are still in the fight and lead the table together with the white team, with whom they have 35 points. Nico Williams was named the game’s MVP, but for Míchel’s team, Savinho was the best of the game.
Gazzaniga (7): providence. The Argentine goalkeeper scored as many as four goals in the back-and-forth first half. Mikel Vesga deserves a lot of credit. There was little he could do about Iñaki Williams’ cross shot.
Arnau (5): Out. Girona turned their game to the left and demanded tribute on the right. Not very participatory, correct in his interventions and remarkable in defense with an electrifying Nico Williams who also conditioned him in attack. Replaced by Yan Couto.
Eric García (6): Maladjusted. Athletic found a lot of space in the middle lane, especially in the first half. When Iñaki Williams scored the tie, he crossed between them and they couldn’t stop him. Of course, when releasing the ball, impeccable.
Blind (5): Sufferer. He suffered from Iñaki Williams’ physical difference, which he made up for with his tactical intelligence on the field. Like Eric, he was late for Iñaki Williams’ goal.
Miguel Gutiérrez (7): Confident. He doesn’t stop growing and it is normal that the team is looking for both him and Savinho. He interprets perfectly when he needs to move up from the inside to leave the Brazilian free on the wing. The best opportunities came from their centers. Impeccable in defense.
Yangel Herrera (7): Engine. The Venezuelan just came back from the national team break with Venezuela but is tireless. Another day he covered all positions on the pitch and a header goal was disallowed for offside. With a shot in the final spurt he increased the score to 2:1.
Aleix García (7): Player. After his debut in the Spanish team, Aleix didn’t have his best game but continues to be crucial for the team. Its changed orientation should become a world heritage site in Girona.
Iván Martín (6): Adult. One of Girona’s best goals in the first half, even if it faded. From more to less clear. He left some quality flashes, but the team missed him in the second half.
Savinho(8): Hyperactive. He faces everything and almost everything comes out. De Marcos will dream about his rhythm changes. The focal point of Tsygankov’s goal came from his shoes. The tired man made a name for himself in the final minutes but found the strength to almost help Pablo Torre make it 2-1 with two devilish diagonals.
Tsygankov (7): goalscorer. As with Arnau, less participatory in a less used right-wing lane. But of course the ones he got. A cross from the left from Savinho that traveled around the penalty area and was picked up by the Ukrainian like a Christmas present.
Stuani (5): Header. He was missing quite a bit in combination play, but the team needs the Uruguayan’s headers. Unai Simón robbed him of glory with a great shot in the first half. In the second half he lost his breath and was substituted.
CHANGES
Yan Couto: 7
Port: 5
Pablo Torre: 6
Kébé: sc
Valery: sc