For beginners Girona They beat eight very big rivals in their first participation in the European Cup. And the debut against PSG was lost in added time. Gazzanigawhich he had saved with several saves, the ball slipped between his legss in the shed after a shot from Nuno Mendes.
Girona’s first night in the Champions League. And it hasn’t lost its identity. The identity of Michael. By prioritizing possession and starting from the bottom of their own zone. This style made last year the best League in its history.
It was the photo of Luis Enrique the one who brought danger from the first act. Up to six approaches. Girona held firm and did not suffer too much. And he managed to make many plays by taking the ball from behind. He was missing that last pass to reach the goal Safonov.
From less to more. With the feeling that PSG was not able to shine in the match either. Only boaton the left, left the defenders behind him. Marco Asensio He had to leave after half an hour due to a muscle injury. He was in pain when he reached his bench.
Something activated Michel during the break as his boys came out to bite. Pressing much higher. Balls hanging for Stuani and Van de Beek. Krejci He made the defensive play of the evening, stopping Dembélé as he ran towards goal from several metres out.
But as the duel progressed, the Gauls regained control. Locking Girona in its own ground, Dembélé hit the post with a shot from the edge of the area. Hakimi also met Gazzaniga in a one-on-one match.. But the keeper committed a mistake at the worst time. In the reduction. Cruel. And Girona was unable to start its European adventure with a good result.
