In Montilivi, Míchel’s squad aims to climb the LaLiga table by beating Almería and touching the summit with Real Madrid
Girona hosts Almería this Sunday on the tenth matchday of the 2023-24 EA Sports LaLiga season. A victory would lift Míchel’s side into a share of first place with Real Madrid, keeping the pressure on the leaders as the campaign progresses.
Live coverage highlights all the action from Girona against Almería in the context of the LaLiga race, with updates and analysis available for fans in the United States and Canada.
Key context to consider:
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In their recent meetings, Girona have taken two wins and one draw from their last three confrontations with Almería, after just one win in the five prior matches (drawn twice, lost twice).
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At home, Girona have claimed four wins in six encounters against Almería, with only two losses. Their 6-2 victory over Almería in February at Montilivi stands out as one of the two instances of Girona scoring six goals in a top-flight match, the other coming in January 2018 against Las Palmas.
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Through nine LaLiga games in 2023/24, Girona have accumulated 22 points (W7 D1 L1). Historically, when a team reaches 22+ points by this stage, most seasons place them in the top three, with Sevilla in 2014/15 the lone exception during that span, finishing fifth.
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Almería have endured a long winless run, failing to win in their last twelve LaLiga matches (D5 L7). In this stretch, they have conceded at least three goals on six occasions, underscoring defensive vulnerabilities.
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Among LaLiga clubs this season, Girona sit behind only Real Madrid and Barcelona in total points after losses, indicating resilience despite setbacks.
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Almería have been the top scorers’ concern on the other end, having conceded more goals than any other side in 2023/24. They have conceded in each of their last three matches, including clashes with Villarreal, Sevilla, and Athletic Club.
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Girona’s first-half production has been strong, with nine goals scored before the break, a tally that matches Atlético de Madrid for the most in the league this season.
The Girona vs. Almería matchup in LaLiga EA Sports 2023-24: match action, goals, and notable moments
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Minute-by-minute Barcelona-style drama: Girona vs. Almería in LaLiga EA Sports 2023-24
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