After league leaders Real Madrid were held to a draw by Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, hopes were high for the Catalan underdogs, Girona, to close the six-point gap in the standings. However, they faced a setback in a gripping clash against Athletic Bilbao at San Mames.
Michel Sanchez's side, currently second in the league, are now only two points ahead of champions Barcelona and seven points clear of fifth-place Athletic, who are chasing a top-four spot.
Girona's recent form has been disappointing, with the team failing to secure a win in their last three league matches.
The match saw Athletic take the lead early on when Berenguer capitalized on a defensive error by Girona to find the back of the net. Despite Viktor Tsygankov's equalizer for Girona, Athletic quickly regained the lead through goals from Berenguer and Inaki Williams. Although Eric Garcia pulled one back for Girona, they were unable to find the equalizer.
Girona coach Michel, who was banned from the touchline and watched the game from a box, expressed his disappointment at his team's performance, particularly in the final third. He emphasized the need for the team to continue fighting and maintain their position in the league standings.
Athletic Bilbao's Eric Garcia highlighted the importance of staying focused on their objective of reaching the Champions League despite facing challenges in recent games.
The match ended with a thrilling moment as Athletic defender Dani Vivian made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Girona a late equalizer, securing the victory for his team.
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