Girona Secures First LaLiga Win of 2025 Season by Beating Valencia 2-1

Girona FC earns their first victory of LaLiga 2025 season with a 2-1 win over Valencia, lifting them from the bottom of the table and boosting team morale.

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  • • Girona secured their first win of the 2025 LaLiga season with a 2-1 score against Valencia.
  • • Tactical changes by coach Míchel improved Girona’s performance, including a three-central defender formation.
  • • Vladyslav Vanat scored the opener and Arnau Martinez scored the winning goal for Girona.
  • • Valencia equalized temporarily through Diego López but could not hold the lead.
  • • Despite a late red card for Girona's Iván Martín, the team held on to the win.
  • • The victory boosts Girona’s morale ahead of a tough match against Barcelona after the international break.

Girona FC finally broke their winless streak in the 2025 LaLiga season with a 2-1 victory over Valencia at the Montilivi stadium. After a tough start marked by three draws and four losses, which left them at the bottom of the league with just three points, Girona's coach Míchel implemented tactical changes including a three-central defender formation that fostered a more vertical and offensive style of play. Vladyslav Vanat opened the scoring in the 18th minute, giving Girona an early lead and confidence boost. Valencia equalized in the second half thanks to Diego López, triggered by the introduction of Javi Guerra who reinvigorated the Valencia attack. However, Girona regained the lead in the 62nd minute through Arnau Martinez. Despite pressure from Valencia and a late red card to Girona's Iván Martín, they maintained their advantage to secure the win. This victory relieved some of the pressure on both the team and coach and reignited hope among fans, especially ahead of a challenging upcoming match against Barcelona after the international break. (Sources: 86949)