A decisive breakthrough has arrived again. Another exhibition appears, another week at the summit, and a journey toward a new dimension announced by Míchel after a 4-1 win over Sevilla. That win didn’t just add points; it set a record, pushing the club to its highest ever tally and showcasing a team that seems to read the game like a map. A campaign that opened with bold moves turned into a season-defining stretch, as the club logged 52 points, surpassed familiar rivals, and created a sense of momentum that feels almost inevitable. The season’s goals tally also climbed, with 51 goals and a place at the top of the scoring table, edging ahead of Madrid, Barcelona, and others even with a game in hand, while rivals like Atlético and Athletic trailed close behind.
And in Montilivi, Artem Dovbyk has emerged as the league’s top scorer with 14 goals. Yet the drama of the campaign extends beyond numbers. A remarkable moment was the three-goal burst in six minutes and 33 seconds, a performance that stunned observers. The second-best scoring run of the league was overtaken by Granada forward Luis Suárez, who added three goals in five minutes, underscoring the season’s theme: rapid-fire excellence that changes the mood of every matchday.
The Montilivi stadium bore witness to a bold confrontation that echoed across Spanish football. The Ukrainian sensation teased the Sevilla defense, challenging their organization and exposing frailties. The sight of a Girona side suddenly bristling with vertical energy and fearless pressing made it clear that this team could be the most entertaining in Spain, perhaps even in Europe.
Savinho is a devil
The Andalusian side began with confidence, pressing aggressively from the opening whistle. They sought to pin Girona back and impose their tempo, yet the home side’s resilience quickly became the story. Savinho, the exuberant winger, delighted in weaving through the Montilivi meadow, using his electric pace to unsettle Miguel’s tactical setup.
Savinho cut inside from the left, drifted toward the center, and dragged Jesús Navas into a crowded battle. That move left young Nianzu exposed, inviting the chaos to unfold. One-on-one battles with the Sevilla defense followed, and the visitors found themselves on the wrong side of the momentum as Girona’s building pressure bore fruit.
Candy for Dovbyk: Three goals in 6 minutes
Dovbyk profited from the moments of improvisation that defined the night. The first goal came from Savinho, a deft touch that opened the scoring threat. The second arrived from a cleverly timed pass finished by Portu, making it 2-1. The third was sealed by Yan Couto, who found the net in a transition that showcased the visitors’ frailties. The sequence underscored a night when Girona exploited every opening with ruthless efficiency, chasing the game with audacity and precision.
Dovbyk then joined the party in open space, dragging Ramos into a direct contest that captured the urgency of the moment. The Ukrainian forward capitalized on that moment, while Isaac Romero’s goal came out of nowhere for Girona, signaling that the home side could not simply sit back as the clock ticked toward exhaustion. Not even 20 minutes had passed when Girona already displayed three goals and a night of modern collective football at its best.
Manchester City’s sporting director Txiki Begiristain watched from the stands, seated alongside Quique Cárcel, the architect of this captivating period in Spanish football. The two executives stood as symbols of a broader revival, as Míchel’s Girona produced a display that invited comparisons with Europe’s elite. Goals arrived in waves, with three to Rayo in the Cup before the half hour mark and another trio against Sevilla as the clock neared the 20th minute.
Praise for football
No side could claim to score more points than Girona on that night. There are no shortcuts to reaching the goal, and the scoreboard reflected that truth. Not only did Dovbyk celebrate a treble, but Portu hit the crossbar after a moment of superb team play, and Yangel Herrera hit the post as well. Savinho’s moment of magic set the tempo for a frantic spell, while Nianzou found himself drawn into the fray as the evening unfolded into a celebration of attacking football. Tsygankov, the other Ukrainian in attendance, also joined the party in spirit, illustrating the excitement that filled the air.
Sevilla’s coach Quique could not decode Girona’s evolving mobility. Ramos and Hanníbal battled bravely, but the visitors could not stem the tide of a Girona side that pressed relentlessly and moved the ball with speed and intent. The early shock of the home team’s rise transformed into sustained pressure that left Sevilla trailing and scrambling to respond.
You are crazy, ARTEM DOVBYK!
Three goals in less than seven minutes, a hat-trick that arrived within the first 20 minutes. The match turned into a showcase, a memorable highlight in La Liga that found a home in every fan’s heart. The moment captured on social media summarized the night: a spectacle of speed, skill, and relentless pursuit of glory.
At Montilivi, every match feels like a tribute to football. The league leader with 52 points, one more than Madrid who have a game in hand, the top scorer with 14 goals, and Dovbyk climbing the charts with a remarkable night that echoed the rise of a team hungry for more. As the night wore on, Girona’s heroes prepared for the next challenge, knowing that a Cup semifinal could be within reach if they could replicate this form. The atmosphere suggested that the city itself believed in the magic of Montilivi, in a team that plays without fear and with a sense of joy that transcends results. The night ended with a lingering sense that football can still surprise, that a club can rewrite its own history in the space of one extraordinary performance.