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

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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

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Lineup

Girona

4-2-3-1

13 G P. Gazzaniga 9.3

4 D A. Martinez (C) 7.7

17 D D. Blind 7.6

16 D A. Frances 7.3

2 D H. Rincon 4' 8.3

20 M A. Witsel 7.2

8 M F. Beltran 7.2

3 M J. Roca 6.9

18 M A. Ounahi 77' 7.7

15 M V. Tsygankov 4' 90+2' 7.6

19 F V. Vanat 6.3

Substitutes

25 G V. Krapyvtsov

1 G R. Blanco

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

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

29 M L. Kourouma

5 D D. Lopez

9 F A. Ruiz 83' Replaced by A. Ounahi 6.7

23 M I. Martin 70' Replaced by F. Beltran 6.7

44 F P. Ba

Coach

Michel

Athletic Club

4-2-3-1

1 G U. Simon 6.5

17 D Y. Berchiche 7.3

14 D A. Laporte 6.5

3 D D. Vivian 6.3

2 D A. Gorosabel 6.7

18 M M. Jauregizar 6.6

16 M I. Ruiz de Galarreta 7.5

7 M A. Berenguer 82' Holding 6.0

8 M O. Sancet 73' Tripping 6.3

23 M R. Navarro 6.3

9 F I. Williams (C) 6.5

Substitutes

44 M S. Sanchez

19 D A. Boiro

25 F Izeta 79' Replaced by I. Williams 6.6

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

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

47 D I. Monreal

49 M E. Garcia

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

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

15 D I. Lekue

27 G A. Padilla

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	38	31	1	6	95-36	59	94	W 02 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona W 10 May: Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid L 13 May: Alaves 1 - 0 Barcelona W 17 May: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis L 23 May: Valencia 3 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	38	27	5	6	77-35	42	86	W 03 May: Espanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid L 10 May: Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid W 14 May: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo W 17 May: Sevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid W 23 May: Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club
3	Villarreal	38	22	6	10	72-46	26	72	W 02 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Levante D 10 May: Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla L 17 May: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal W 24 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid
4	Atletico Madrid	38	21	6	11	62-44	18	69	W 02 May: Valencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid L 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo W 12 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid W 17 May: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona L 24 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid
5	Real Betis	38	15	15	8	59-48	11	60	W 03 May: Real Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis W 12 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Elche L 17 May: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis W 23 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante
6	Celta Vigo	38	14	12	12	53-48	5	54	W 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche W 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo L 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante D 17 May: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo W 23 May: Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
7	Getafe	38	15	6	17	32-38	-6	51	L 03 May: Getafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano D 10 May: Oviedo 0 - 0 Getafe W 13 May: Getafe 3 - 1 Mallorca L 17 May: Elche 1 - 0 Getafe W 23 May: Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
8	Rayo Vallecano	38	12	14	12	41-44	-3	50	W 03 May: Getafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona D 14 May: Valencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano W 17 May: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal W 23 May: Alaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
9	Valencia	38	13	10	15	46-55	-9	49	L 02 May: Valencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid W 10 May: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia D 14 May: Valencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano W 17 May: Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia W 23 May: Valencia 3 - 1 Barcelona
10	Real Sociedad	38	11	13	14	59-61	-2	46	L 04 May: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis D 14 May: Girona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad L 17 May: Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia D 23 May: Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
11	Espanyol	38	12	10	16	43-55	-12	46	L 03 May: Espanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid L 09 May: Sevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Espanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club W 17 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol D 23 May: Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
12	Athletic Club	38	13	6	19	43-58	-15	45	W 02 May: Alaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club L 10 May: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia L 13 May: Espanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club D 17 May: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo L 23 May: Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club
13	Sevilla	38	12	7	19	46-60	-14	43	W 04 May: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad W 09 May: Sevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla L 17 May: Sevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid L 23 May: Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
14	Alaves	38	11	10	17	44-56	-12	43	L 02 May: Alaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club D 09 May: Elche 1 - 1 Alaves W 13 May: Alaves 1 - 0 Barcelona W 17 May: Oviedo 0 - 1 Alaves L 23 May: Alaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
15	Elche	38	10	13	15	49-57	-8	43	L 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche D 09 May: Elche 1 - 1 Alaves L 12 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Elche W 17 May: Elche 1 - 0 Getafe D 23 May: Girona 1 - 1 Elche
16	Levante	38	11	9	18	47-61	-14	42	L 02 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Levante W 08 May: Levante 3 - 2 Osasuna W 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante W 17 May: Levante 2 - 0 Mallorca L 23 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante
17	Osasuna	38	11	9	18	44-50	-6	42	L 02 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona L 08 May: Levante 3 - 2 Osasuna L 12 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid L 17 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol L 23 May: Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
18	Mallorca	38	11	9	18	47-57	-10	42	W 01 May: Girona 0 - 1 Mallorca D 10 May: Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Getafe 3 - 1 Mallorca L 17 May: Levante 2 - 0 Mallorca W 23 May: Mallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo
19	Girona	38	9	14	15	39-55	-16	41	L 01 May: Girona 0 - 1 Mallorca D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona D 14 May: Girona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad L 17 May: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona D 23 May: Girona 1 - 1 Elche
20	Oviedo	38	6	11	21	26-60	-34	29	L 03 May: Real Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo D 10 May: Oviedo 0 - 0 Getafe L 14 May: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo L 17 May: Oviedo 0 - 1 Alaves L 23 May: Mallorca 3 - 0 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.