Stuani’s late goal keeps Girona near top in Spain – MASHAHER

ISLAM GAMAL31 March 2024Last Update :
Stuani’s late goal keeps Girona near top in Spain – MASHAHER


Cristhian Stuani has scored in stoppage time as Girona beat Real Betis 3-2 to move closer to securing a top-four finish in the Spanish league.

The home win strengthened Girona’s hold on third place. They are nine points ahead of fourth-place Athletic Bilbao and 10 points in front of fifth-place Atletico Madrid, the first team outside the Champions League qualification places.

Athletic visit leaders Real Madrid later on Sunday, while Atletico play on Monday.

Girona visit Atletico next weekend in a key matchup with eight rounds remaining.

The Catalan club, which is part of the Abu Dhabi-backed City Football Group, along with Manchester City and others, is trying to make it to the Champions League for the first time.

Girona twice relinquished leads against seventh-place Betis, but earned the victory thanks to Stuani’s goal from inside the area two minutes into second-half stoppage time in pouring rain at Montilivi Stadium.

Artem Dovbyk scored the other two goals for the hosts, while Willian Jose got on the board twice for Betis, which saw its losing streak reach four straight league matches. Manuel Pellegrini’s team has one win in its last eight games in all competitions.

Sixth-place Real Sociedad picked up their third straight victory by winning 1-0 at Alaves. Jon Pacheco scored the winner with a diving header in the 59th.

Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano drew 0-0 in a match between relegation-threatened clubs. The result left Celta in 17th place, three points clear of the relegation zone and immediately behind Rayo.


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