Girona vs Athletic Club Highlights and Goals

La Liga

1:00 PMMarch 14, 2026

Regular Season - 28

Girona

Show Score

3 - 0

HT:(1 - 0)

Athletic Club

Estadio Municipal de Montilivi

Referee: Iosu Galech Apezteguia, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Girona

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Athletic Club

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

Turn off spoiler to view match statistics

Match Stats

Ball possession

47%

53%

1.30

Expected goals (xG)

1.76

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

14

Total shots

20

6

Shots on target

9

4

Shots off target

7

4

Blocked shots

4

9

Shots inside box

15

5

Shots outside box

5

2

Corner kicks

9

2

Offsides

0

Passing

502

Total passes

536

434 (86%)

Accurate passes

465 (87%)

Discipline

8

Fouls

16

0

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

8

Goalkeeper saves

2

Turn off spoiler to view match events

Lineup

Girona

4-2-3-1

13 G Paulo Gazzaniga 9.3

4 D Arnau Martínez (C) 7.7

17 D Daley Blind 7.6

16 D Alejandro Francés 7.3

2 D Hugo Rincón 4' 8.3

20 M Axel Witsel 7.2

8 M Fran Beltrán 7.2

3 M Joel Roca 6.9

18 M Azzedine Ounahi 77' 7.7

15 M Viktor Tsygankov 4' 90+2' 7.6

19 F Vladyslav Vanat 6.3

Substitutes

23 M Iván Martín 70' Replaced by F. Beltran 6.7

14 M Claudio Echeverri 90+2' 77' 70' Replaced by V. Vanat 7.9

24 D Álex Moreno 83' Replaced by J. Roca 6.6

9 F Abel Ruíz 83' Replaced by A. Ounahi 6.7

1 G Rubén Blanco

25 G Vladyslav Krapyvtsov

5 D David López

29 M Lass Kourouma

44 F Papa Ba

Coach

Michel

Athletic Club

4-2-3-1

1 G Unai Simón 6.5

17 D Yuri Berchiche 7.3

14 D Aymeric Laporte 6.5

3 D Daniel Vivian 6.3

2 D Andoni Gorosabel 6.7

18 M Mikel Jauregizar 6.6

16 M Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta 7.5

7 M Álex Berenguer 82' Holding 6.0

8 M Oihan Sancet 73' Tripping 6.3

23 M Robert Navarro 6.3

9 F Iñaki Williams (C) 6.5

Substitutes

49 M Eder Garcia

44 M Selton Sanchez

15 D Íñigo Lekue

47 D Iker Monreal Agundez

19 D Adama Boiro

27 G Alex Padilla

25 F Urko Izeta 79' Replaced by I. Williams 6.6

22 F Nico Serrano 74' Replaced by O. Sancet 6.5

6 M Mikel Vesga 68' Replaced by M. Jauregizar 6.9

11 F Gorka Guruzeta 46' Replaced by R. Navarro 6.3

12 D Jesús Areso 46' Replaced by A. Gorosabel 5.9

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72-26	46	67	W 07 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca L 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona W 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56-23	33	63	W 08 February: Valencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad L 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
3	Villarreal	28	17	4	7	51-33	18	55	W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
4	Atletico Madrid	27	16	6	5	46-25	21	54	L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid L No match found W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad W 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42-34	8	43	W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla L 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis
6	Celta Vigo	27	10	10	7	37-30	7	40	L 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
7	Espanyol	27	10	7	10	34-40	-6	37	L 09 February: Villarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo L 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo
8	Real Sociedad	27	9	8	10	40-41	-1	35	W 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche L 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
9	Getafe	27	10	5	12	23-29	-6	35	W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal W No match found L No match found W 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis W No match found
10	Athletic Club	27	10	5	12	30-37	-7	35	W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche W No match found D No match found L 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
11	Osasuna	27	9	7	11	32-32	0	34	W 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
12	Valencia	27	8	8	11	30-41	-11	32	L 08 February: Valencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves
13	Rayo Vallecano	27	7	10	10	27-33	-6	31	W 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club W 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
14	Sevilla	27	8	7	12	35-42	-7	31	D 08 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Girona D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves W 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
15	Girona	27	7	10	10	28-43	-15	31	D No match found W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found
16	Alaves	28	7	7	14	26-38	-12	28	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
17	Elche	27	5	11	11	35-41	-6	26	L 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna L 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol L 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche
18	Mallorca	27	6	7	14	31-44	-13	25	L 07 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
19	Levante	27	5	7	15	29-45	-16	22	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona
20	Oviedo	27	3	9	15	17-44	-27	18	L 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo L 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Girona delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over Athletic Club, defying pre-match expectations and largely due to the early impact of Hugo Rincón and an inspired performance from goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.

Entering the crucial La Liga clash, Girona, sitting 15th in the table, desperately sought points to pull away from the relegation zone. Visitors Athletic Club, positioned 10th, arrived at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi with ambitions of pushing for European qualification.

The home side wasted no time in making their mark. Just four minutes into the game, right-back Hugo Rincón fired Girona into an early lead. Viktor Tsygankov delivered a precise assist, catching the Athletic defense off guard.

Athletic Club responded with urgency, attempting to assert their control over the midfield. Despite having more possession and creating several dangerous opportunities, they found Girona’s defense resolute.

Goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga became a pivotal figure for Girona throughout the first half. He produced a series of crucial saves, thwarting multiple Athletic attacks and preserving his team’s slender advantage at the break.

At halftime, Athletic Club’s coach undoubtedly urged his side to find a breakthrough. They needed to convert their chances and overcome Girona’s stubborn resistance, while Girona aimed to maintain their defensive shape and seek counter-attacking opportunities.

The second half began with tactical changes from Athletic, introducing R. Navarro and A. Gorosabel. Still, Girona’s defensive discipline held firm, frustrating the Basque visitors.

As the game entered its final quarter, Athletic’s frustration grew, evident in Oihan Sancet receiving a yellow card in the 73rd minute. He was substituted shortly after, signaling a shift in tactics.

Girona then delivered a decisive blow in the 77th minute. Substitute Claudio Echeverri, who entered the fray just seven minutes prior, assisted Azzedine Ounahi, who slotted home to double Girona’s lead.

With time running out, Athletic Club pushed hard, but their efforts were increasingly desperate, leading to another yellow card for Álex Berenguer. Girona seized on the open play, and in the 92nd minute, Claudio Echeverri capped off a brilliant cameo with a goal of his own, again assisted by Viktor Tsygankov, to complete the rout.

Despite Athletic Club boasting a higher Expected Goals (xG) of 1.76 compared to Girona’s 1.3, and registering more shots on goal (9 to 6), Girona proved far more clinical. Gazzaniga’s eight saves were instrumental.

This comprehensive 3-0 victory provides a massive boost for Girona, lifting them momentarily from their precarious league position. For Athletic Club, it’s a significant setback, hindering their European aspirations and forcing a period of reflection.