The unbeaten streak of four La Liga games for Girona ended on Saturday when they lost 0-1 to Valladolid, which for the first time in their history undermined their chances of reaching European football. Perhaps a more realistic goal is to surpass their best league result, tenth place in the 2017/18 season. Despite losing their last two home matches, they scored in both cases, and draws with Barcelona (0-0) and Real Madrid (1-1) this season suggest that they could still have some influence on the championship race. It is encouraging that Girona has lost only one of their last five home matches in La Liga, and that defeat was against the capital’s Atletico 0-1. After 30 rounds, the hosts have ten wins and eight draws, which correspond to 38 points and 11th position in the table. Today, Garcia, Errera, Kebe, Lopez, and Roca will be unable to play, with Roca having a hip injury.
Real contributed to keeping the La Liga championship race alive by defeating “Celta” 2-0 on Saturday. This was their fourth consecutive victory with the same scoreline, but “Barcelona” managed to restore their 11-point lead on Sunday. The “Blaugrana” took the lead and held on to the victory, which is not surprising given that they have lost only two matches in La Liga this season after scoring the first goal. The mixed form away from home since November was a key factor in the “Galacticos” falling so far behind “Barca,” far from the start and six consecutive away wins. However, in away games, the Madrid team has lost only one of their last 12 matches. After 30 rounds, Madrid has 20 wins and five draws, which corresponds to 65 points and second place in the table. Today, Mendy, Ceballos, and Alaba will not be able to play due to Alaba’s hip injury.
