Girona and Villarreal Clash in Crucial La Liga Showdown

Girona, Spain — Girona will host Villarreal on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM UK time in a crucial La Liga match at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. Both teams face pressing challenges as the season draws to a close. Girona, currently in 15th place, seeks to solidify their position above the relegation zone, while Villarreal aims to maintain their spot near the top five for Champions League qualification.

After a recent victory against Mallorca, Girona finds themselves six points clear of the relegation zone, easing some pressure. The Catalan club’s previous achievements include finishing third last season but this year has proved difficult, seeing them drop to 15th. Girona has earned 24 points in 17 home matches, facing Villarreal, who boasts the third-best away record with 30 points in 17 outings.

Villarreal enters the match following a strong 4-2 victory over Osasuna, demonstrating their offensive capabilities with key player scoring twice. The club is currently fifth, one point ahead of Real Betis and three behind Athletic Bilbao. To secure Champions League football next season, Villarreal must focus on winning their final three league matches against Girona, Leganés, and Barcelona.

In terms of injuries, Girona may be without several key players, leading coach Michel to potentially field the same lineup as last week. Villarreal will welcome back some players from suspension while missing a few due to injuries. Previous encounters reveal a competitive edge — the last match ended in a draw, and Villarreal won a previous clash at Montilivi.

As both teams vie for crucial points, it promises to be an intense battle. Girona, buoyed by their recent win, looks to capitalize on home advantage, while Villarreal seeks to escape a recent inconsistency and push towards their campaign goals.