The Catalan club is enjoying a remarkable run, leading the table after seven rounds as Montilíder prepares to host Real Madrid.
Almost two years ago, on October 16, 2021, Girona crashed to a 1-3 defeat at the hands of Huesca on matchday ten of the Smartbank League. With eight points from ten games, the team found itself hovering above relegation positions to Second B, the third tier of Spanish football, and public opinion questioned the person sitting on the Girona bench. That man was Míchel, who had joined Montilivi before the 2021-2022 season on a one-year contract with an option for another year.
Today, nearly 24 months later, the same manager’s squad stands out as the sensation of the top flight, not only for its attractive style of play but for the sheer results it has produced. The football is easy on the eye, with an attacking approach that resonates with fans, and most importantly: the team has accumulated more points than any other after the opening seven rounds of the domestic championship.
Girona has enjoyed a dream start to the season, drawing attention from half of Europe as they sit atop La Liga. They have played seven matches, with only one result that did not end in victory, a game hosted at the home stadium of Real Sociedad, a side widely regarded as among the season’s Champions group.
Montilíder, as the team’s supporters have affectionately nicknamed the team’s home ground, is preparing to welcome a full Real Madrid outfit next Saturday. The mood is driven by sky-high expectations and a belief that the club can sustain this extraordinary story, a narrative rooted in continuity, development, and a willingness to challenge the status quo in Spanish football.
How does a club that had never played a First Division match until mid-2017 reach this point and sustain it? The answer lies in a disciplined project, a clear philosophy, and a roster that has grown into a cohesive unit. The club’s ascent reflects a broader trend in European football where strategic planning, youth development, and smart recruitment intersect to create a compelling, competitive force each week on the pitch. It is a story of transformation that has captured the imagination of fans and analysts alike, turning a once-anonymous club into a symbol of ambition and resilience in Spain.