One goal from Portu in the 88th minute sealed a victory that brought Girona back to Montilivi and marked their third straight win. The result extended a positive run for the team, keeping momentum alive as the league push continues. This win tightened Girona’s position as they push for a strong first half of the season in La Liga, following a hard-fought victory over Las Palmas on day four of the competition. The team’s performance reinforced the belief that Montilivi remains a fortress for Míchel Sánchez’s squad, who are now undefeated in several matchups and gathering valuable points as the schedule unfolds. Portu’s late intervention underscored the squad’s resilience and ability to finish tightly contested games, a quality that has become a hallmark of their current form. (Source: match recap)
Under Míchel Sánchez, the side has built a nine-match unbeaten streak against the Canary Islands club, collecting six wins and three draws. This unbeaten run kept Girona on track for a historically strong start to the campaign, with the half-season tally standing at an impressive 10 points from 12. While the win did not come without its tensions, it represented a significant milestone for a team seeking consistency and a high league position as the season progresses. (Source: match recap)
Francisco Javier García Pimienta’s squad showed moments of control and opportunities, yet the finishing touch eluded them again. After 330 minutes without conceding a goal from the opening fixture, the defense continued to be tested, and doubts lingered about translating chances into goals. The team remains rooted near the bottom of the table, still searching for a homespun formula that can unlock results, especially when playing on their own turf. The ongoing struggle to convert chances into goals has been a recurring theme this campaign. (Source: match recap)
The Canary Islands side began with intensity and looked capable of seizing an early lead. A promising move started with Munir El Haddadi orchestrating from the back, finding Pejiño who had replaced Sandro Ramírez early on. A shot narrowly avoided the advancing goalkeeper, Paulo Gazzaniga, after a precise one-on-one setup from the left. The opportunity highlighted Las Palmas’ willingness to press Girona high and exploit gaps behind the defensive lines. (Source: match recap)
As the minutes passed, Girona settled into their rhythm and began to control the tempo. Gazzaniga produced a standout save shortly after the opening span, denying Viktor Tsygankov’s diagonal strike with a composed parry. The moment signaled Girona’s intent to build from the back and press with purpose when opportunities arose. (Source: match recap)
More chances followed for Girona. Early shots from Sávio Moreira, following Arnau Martínez’s pass, required a sharp stop from the visiting goalkeeper. Shortly thereafter, Tsygankov manufactured space with a clever move, firing another attempt that tested the defense on a tight triangulation involving Arnau and active support on the flank. The sequence underscored Girona’s evolving chemistry and readiness to exploit numerical advantages in attacking transitions. (Source: match recap)
Two clear opportunities before halftime underscored the competitive nature of the encounter. Sávio Moreira again tested the keeper with a precise volley, while Tsygankov’s follow-up from a well-organized move reflected Girona’s growing confidence. Yet the decisive goal remained elusive, and a review of an offside incident involving Arnau and a corner in the 45th minute kept the scoreline unchanged at the break. The on-field dispute over a foul call also stirred debate among spectators and pundits about the robustness of the physical battle in the box. (Source: match recap)
The second half mirrored the early stages, with Las Palmas pressing for a lifeline and Gazzaniga continuing to deliver crucial saves to preserve the balance. An important moment arrived when Julián Araujo delivered a dangerous cross from the left that required a sharp reaction from the Argentine keeper, further cementing his status as a key last line of defense for Girona. The away side remained dangerous, but the home defense stood firm against a sustained push. (Source: match recap)
Pejiño tested Girona again with a well-placed shot, but the ball’s trajectory lacked the necessary precision to beat the goalkeeper and the frame of the goal. The match then moved into the late stages, with Míchel Sánchez making decisive changes to reinforce the attacking intent. Yan Couto, Pablo Torre, and Artem Dovbyk entered the fray, injecting fresh energy and creativity into the forward line. The substitutions helped Girona reassert pressure and set the stage for a late deadline-hour breakthrough. (Source: match recap)
Portu’s moment arrived in the 88th minute following a rapid combination on the left. Valery Fernández delivered a cross that found Couto at the edge of the area, and Couto’s feed set up Portu for a towering header. The goal not only secured the win but also marked Portu’s return to form in a crucial moment of the match, celebrating a personal milestone from his time with the club between 2016 and 2019 when he also found the back of the net in similar fashion. (Source: match recap)
With the clock winding down, Girona displayed a composed veteran poise, sealing the result and adding another chapter to their undefeated record at home. The late intervention underscored the team’s resilience, tactical discipline, and collective belief that they can close out matches with efficiency. The 1-0 victory reinforced the notion that Girona is cultivating a robust identity capable of sustaining momentum across fixtures, a promising sign for supporters and analysts watching the season unfold. (Source: match recap)