FC Girona’s triumphant march in the Spanish football championship continues – but Real Madrid is keeping the pressure high.
Surprise team Girona won 2-1 (1-1) at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday (November 11th, 2023). But Real Madrid is holding on, the record champions won 5-1 (2-0) against FC Valencia on Saturday evening and are only two points behind the Catalans.
Two braces from Vinicius Jinior and Rodrygo
Without ex-Dortmunder Jude Bellingham, who was injured in the shoulder and is the top scorer in La Liga with ten goals, the Royal team are more than clearly prevailing. Toni Kroos set up Dani Carvajal’s lead in the 3rd minute, which Brazilians Vinicius Junior (42′, 49′) and Rodrygo (50′, 84′) increased.
Valencia only managed a late goal through Hugo Duro (88th). National defender Antonio Rüdiger was rested at Real.
Fifth win in a row for Girona
At Girona, the Ukrainian Artem Dowbyk (42nd) and the Brazilian Savio (65th) secured their fifth three-pointer in a row with their goals. Alvaro Garcia (5th) gave the hosts the lead.
Duel between Eric Garcia from Girona FC and Sergio Camello from Rayo Vallecano