2024 has undoubtedly been the most successful year in the history of Girona at the sports level. Not in titles, but in the indelible victories of the ‘blanc-i-vermelles’ retinas. The club celebrated the historic dates for 366 days during which, for the most part, excitement and euphoria reigned. Here are the ten most special dates of the ‘Girona’ entity in 2024:
January 3, Girona 4-3 Atlético de Madrid
The year started strong, in line with the dynamics of 2023. The match in Montilivi against the colchoneros was named as one of the best matches in LaLiga last year, where Iván Martín put an end to the event with an impossible goal and continue to push for leadership.
January 21, Girona 5-1 Sevilla
Day in Montilivi, holiday. Dovbyk knew this well, scoring a hat-trick within seven minutes of Sevilla’s initial goal. After the Ukrainian goals, Tsygankov and Stuani joined a party that left a new ode to football in the game that dazzled Girona.
March 31, Girona 3-2 Betis
Beating a Betis team is always special, but winning in stoppage time with a goal from Stuani is even more so. In a difficult and rainy match, again in the ‘Gironí’ fiefdom, the Uruguayan made all the spectators stand up so that the umbrellas were shot into the air.
May 4, Girona 4-2 Barça
The game is summed up in the word ‘Portu’. The team achieved mathematical qualification to the Champions League at home, against Barça, winning a match to go up and advance them in the standings. In less than ten minutes, Míchel’s team scored three goals in a movie script.
May 24, Girona 7-0 Granada
It was the end of the best season in history. Going all out for Dovbyk to reach the ‘Pichichi’, the crowd from Girona overcame relegated Granada to celebrate the season in style, with a final party included.
September 18, PSG 1-0 Girona
What a shame for the ending, but what a riot from the start. Girona made its Champions League debut to the tune of a whole city. The end to Gazzaniga’s own goal was painful, but the memory will live on in everyone’s memory.
October 6, Girona 2-1 Athletic Club
In a more difficult start to the season, the match against the lions was the key to hitting the table. And it happened, specifically in the 99th minute of the game, when Stuani – the usual one – scored the goal of more than the necessary victory.
October 22, Girona 2-0 Slovan Bratislava
The first victory in the Champions League. It was a long time coming, but Míchel’s men prevailed with superiority on a historic date, also one to remember after goals from Miguel and Juanpe.
November 23, Girona 4-1 Espanyol
Winning a derby is always special, although form and context are even more so. The drubbing against the Parakeets with four goals in 27 minutes proved the best first half hour of the season.
December 10, Girona 0-1 Liverpool
Accepting Liverpool, crossed off the dream list. A small part of Anfield moved to Montilivi to host the most anticipated Champions League match. The team deserved more, facing the Reds who took three points after a penalty goal.
Source: La Verdad
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