Girona Reclaims Top Spot in LaLiga with Win over Celta Vigo

Girona reclaimed the top spot in LaLiga with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo. The win puts them ahead of closest rivals Real Madrid by one point. Girona now sits alone at the summit with 55 points after 22 games played. Their next challenge will be against Real Madrid in two weeks at Santiago Bernabeu.

Barcelona, on the other hand, suffered a loss to Villarreal and is now a distant third with 44 points. The defeat was followed by the announcement that their coach, Xavi Hernandez, will be leaving at the end of the season.

Girona bounced back from their midweek Copa del Rey elimination with a solid performance against struggling Celta Vigo. The only goal of the match came from Portu in the first half, capitalizing on a Miguel Gutierrez low cross.

Girona goalkeeper, Paulo Gazzaniga, was instrumental in securing the victory. He made a remarkable reflex save to deny a Jorgen Strand Larsen header from close range and stopped two one-on-one attempts by Anastasios Douvikas. Gazzaniga’s outstanding performance helped Girona protect their narrow lead.

This win puts Girona in a favorable position for the league title race. Their next few matches against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao will be tough, but they are determined to continue their successful run.

Celta Vigo, coached by Rafa Benitez, suffered their third consecutive loss. They currently sit in 17th place, just two points above the relegation zone. Benitez expressed frustration with the poor field conditions at Balaídos Stadium, a sentiment shared by Míchel and some Girona players.

In other LaLiga matches, Atletico Madrid has a chance to join Barcelona in third place with 44 points if they win against Valencia at home.