Girona pressed forward on their own terms, refusing to ease up as they chased a surge that kept Girona on a relentless winning streak. A third consecutive victory, a remarkable 47 points, and the ambition to challenge for European football continued to feed the team’s confidence. The night wasn’t as glitzy as the famous triumph over Real Madrid, yet the performance carried its own merit—tough, efficient, and ultimately rewarding in its own right.
Bernardo struck just before the break, a crucial goal that steadied the ship after Oriol Romeu’s earlier effort was ruled out. The setting turned lively as Mallorca found their footing, Castellanos and his teammates becoming more involved and the game swinging with energy. The initial phase saw Girona in control, possessing the ball with purpose and probing Mallorca’s defense, while Castellanos remained calm, waiting for the right moment to influence proceedings. Mallorca’s best chance came late in the first period when Kang In Lee unlocked space and fired a shot against the post, a warning shot that carried through the half hour mark.
Bernardo’s finish rounded off Girona’s growing momentum, elevating the score and signaling a shift in the balance. Tsygankov delivered a precise free kick from wide to the far post, finding Jaume Costa’s hands, and while some players appealed for a penalty, the referee remained unflustered as the ball was diverted in after brushing the crossbar. The goal demonstrated Girona’s ability to convert set-piece opportunities into meaningful advantage, a theme that would recur as the match intensified.
In the second half, Girona’s all-around game shone. They pressed the Mallorca attack high and compacted the midfield, forcing mistakes and keeping the visitors pinned in their own half. Muriqi had a goal disallowed for offside, a decision confirmed after the assistant’s flag and a brief pause for review—Míchel’s side rode the moment and maintained their compact structure. The team’s discipline was evident as the minutes passed, with Girona’s defense holding firm while they added to the pressure and looked for a decisive breakthrough. When Artero departed the field, Valjent stepped forward to guard the line, and Rajkovic tested repeatedly by Miguel’s determined runs and shots, keeping Mallorca on edge.
The decisive moment arrived through a spectacular header that left the crowd roaring. A well-timed cross found the target, and Girona claimed the win with a demonstration of aerial awareness and clinical finishing. The moment sparked a celebratory mood in Montilivi, a stage where fans felt the trajectory of a season turning toward something special. The post-match discussions highlighted the defensive resilience and the clinical edge that had become a hallmark of the team this season, a sign of a squad maturing under pressure.
The celebrations continued as the team looked to maintain position in the standings. Although Mallorca pulled a late goal, courtesy of a controversial penalty decision against Muriqi that kept the scoreboard balanced for a moment, Girona’s response was immediate and measured. The crossbar again came into play as Rajkovic found himself under sustained pressure, and Romeu’s finish was blocked in a dramatic sequence that could have changed the outcome. Even so, Oriol Castellanos’s late header extended Girona’s advantage, the forward’s six goals across the last three matches underscoring the team’s attacking potency and the trust placed in him by the coaching staff. The crowd’s reaction underscored how closely the side was connected to the goalscorer’s form and the team’s broader momentum.
Seven minutes of stoppage time stretched the tension, but the hosts held firm. Munuera Martínez managed the added period with confidence, and Girona showed the maturity of a team that knew how to protect a lead and convert it into three points. The victory reinforced the sense that this Girona side was not merely collecting results but building a credible claim for European competition, a testament to their consistency, tactical flexibility, and the ability to grind out wins when it mattered most. The mood in the stands mirrored the run of form—hopeful, assertive, and ready to chase more on the road ahead.
They were unwavering in their plan, embracing a game that rewarded patience and precision. As the final whistle blew, fans left the stadium with a clear sense that the season’s true potential was only beginning to unfold. The team’s continued success was a message: in this campaign, Girona had found its footing and momentum, a combination of disciplined defense, quick transitions, and a reliable goalscoring threat that made them a dangerous opponent in any fixture. The journey toward European contention looked increasingly tangible, and the supporters knew they were part of something worth following closely for the rest of the campaign.
– A moment of triumph captured in the stadium and echoed in the highlights, a reminder of the effort and unity that defined this Girona side. The fans carried the pride home, and the team carried the momentum to the next challenge, confident in the knowledge that the path toward their goals was well within reach.