Mir's Masterclass: Elche Obliterates Girona in Devastating Show of Intensity

À Éviter Score Futmetrix: 28/100. Elche ends a four-match losing streak with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling that exposes Girona's fragile defence and deepens their relegation nightmare.

The Brace That Broke Girona

Rafa Mir delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing, his two-goal salvo arriving in the 51st and 57th minutes to seal Girona's fate. The framework was already in place when Germán Valera opened the scoring in the 40th minute, courtesy of Héctor Fort's assist. But Mir's intensity in the second-half onslaught—three goals in 17 minutes—transformed a contest into a rout. His 9.2 rating encapsulates a performance that left Girona's backline in tatters at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

Girona's Descent Accelerates

The visitors arrived in freefall, languishing in 18th place with just 12 points from 14 matches and a goal difference of minus 13. Today's hammering merely confirmed what the statistics already screamed: Girona is sinking. With only four shots on target and an expected goals figure of 0.93, they were spectators to their own demise. Elche controlled the balance with 58% possession and a commanding 91% pass accuracy, suffocating any creative spark Girona might have mustered. The gulf in class was stark.

Núñez Orchestrates the Midfield

Álvaro Núñez was the conductor of Elche's symphony, threading two key passes that fed the home side's relentless attack. His 8.2 rating underscored the stakes of controlling the tempo when your opponent crumbles. For Elche, this was redemption after four defeats in five outings—a clinical, suffocating display that showcased what they're capable of. Eleven shots, eight from inside the box, three converted with lethal precision. This is the Elche that can climb the table: direct, efficient, and merciless.