A late stunner from Yangel Herrera handed Girona a dramatic victory, lifting the Catalan club toward the top as they await the Clasico with Real Madrid.
On Friday, October 27, Girona edged Celta de Vigo at the Montilivi Stadium during the eleventh round of the 2023/24 La Liga season. Herrera’s superb strike sealed the win for the home side, briefly elevating Girona to the lead in La Liga as they wait for the upcoming Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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In a finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Herrera’s long-range effort from just inside the penalty area in second-half stoppage time clinched the three points for Girona. Míchel’s side controlled much of the match and created more chances than their opponents, but their persistence only paid off in the final moments. The result came with a note of controversy, as Celta had a goal ruled out just before the Venezuelan’s strike after Paulo Gazzaniga appeared to misplay in the box. The referee, Díaz de Mera Escuderos, signaled a foul on the Argentine keeper, sparking protests from the visitors and a flurry of debate around the decision.
Girona now boasts nine wins in eleven La Liga fixtures, an extraordinary start that leaves them level on points at the summit with 28 and clears Real Madrid by three. The victory keeps Girona in a position to chase the top spot, especially with tomorrow’s Clasico looming at the Montjuïc Stadium. If Madrid fail to win, Girona could rise to first place. Celta de Vigo, meanwhile, suffers their seventh league defeat and finds themselves in a relegation-threatened position as the season unfolds.
The summary of Girona vs. Celta from La Liga EA Sports 2023-2024: videos, goals and controversies
90′ + 1′GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL BY YANGEL HERRERA!!!! GIRONA 1-0 Celta de Vigo. Herrera finishes decisively from mid-range, his shot kissing the post before finding the net to seal the win in dramatic fashion.
XI OF GIRONA | Míchel chooses a 4-1-4-1 setup: Gazzaniga in goal, with Arnau Martínez, David López, Daley Blind, and Miguel Gutiérrez at the back. In midfield, Aleix García anchors the midfield line alongside Yan Couto, Yangel Herrera, Iván Martín, and Savinho, while Artem Dovbyk leads the attack.
CELTA XI | Celta de Vigo lines up in a 4-4-2: Vicente Guaita starts in goal, behind a back four of Kevin Vázquez, Carl Starfelt, Unai Núñez, and Manu Sánchez. In the middle, Luca de la Torres, Renato Tapia, Carlos Dotor, and Jonathan Bamba support Iago Aspas and Jorgen Larsen Beach up front.
Minute by minute Girona vs. Celta from La Liga EA Sports 2023-2024: videos, goals and controversies
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