La Liga Regular Season - 12
Girona 1 - 0 FT Alaves
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' V. Tsygankov (B. Gil)
HT
↓ C. Alena ↑C. Vicente 46'
↓ M. Diaz ↑J. Guridi 46'
↓ Calebe ↑A. Rebbach 46'
Antonio Blanco 55'
63' ↓ B. Gil ↑J. Roca
Denis Suárez 68'
71' ↓ V. Vanat ↑C. Stuani
71' ↓ A. Ounahi ↑A. Ruiz
↓ D. Suarez ↑D. Morcillo 81'
Carlos Vicente 84'
85' ↓ V. Tsygankov ↑H. Rincon
85' ↓ A. Witsel ↑J. E. Solis Romero
↓ Yusi ↑P. Ibanez 88'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Girona
Goalkeepers
P. Gazzaniga 
OCTOPUS
5
saves
5
saves
0
conceded
100%
save %
Defenders
A. Martinez 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
50%
duel win %
Vitor Reis 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
D. Blind 
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
3
interceptions
1
blocks
A. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
V. Tsygankov 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
I. Martin 
MAGNET
102
activity
102
activity
88
passes
14
duels
A. Witsel
LATE SHIFT
5
late mins
5
late mins
85
total mins
85
entry
B. Gil 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
1
key passes
7.2
rating
BENCH
D. Livakovic 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
V. Krapyvtsov
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
H. Rincon
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
A. Salguero
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
G. Jordana
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Roca 
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
Y. Asprilla
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
T. Lemar
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. E. Solis Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
C. Stuani
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
Portu
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
19
total mins
Started
entry
Alaves
Goalkeepers
A. Sivera
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Jonny Otto
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
N. Tenaglia
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
1
interceptions
2
blocks
V. Parada 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Yusi 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
36%
pass acc
Midfielders
Forwards
M. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
T. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
BENCH
R. Fernandez
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
J. Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
C. Ballestero
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
A. Guevara
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Guridi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
P. Ibanez
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
8
total mins
Started
entry
C. Protesoni
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
L. Pinillos Wilson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
C. Vicente
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
14%
pass acc
A. Rebbach
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
D. Morcillo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | Girona | 0 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 11/01/2025 | Alaves | 0 - 1 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 10/05/2024 | Alaves | 2 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 18/12/2023 | Girona | 3 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 18/05/2019 | Alaves | 2 - 1 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 12/01/2019 | Girona | 1 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadi Montilivi |
| 05/12/2018 | Girona | 2 - 1 | Alaves | Copa del Rey | Estadi Montilivi |
| 31/10/2018 | Alaves | 2 - 2 | Girona | Copa del Rey | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 19/04/2018 | Alaves | 1 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
Girona Win
Alaves Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +14
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -13
P: 12 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -10
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Gazzaniga Stands Firm as VAR Decides Six-Pointer Between Girona and Alavés
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. When the balance teetered on a knife's edge, VAR's intervention and Paulo Gazzaniga's gloved heroics separated a desperate Girona side from Alavés in a match where every detail carried championship weight.
Tsygankov Strikes Early, Gazzaniga Holds the Line
Girona wasted no time announcing their intent. In the 16th minute, Viktor Tsygankov finished cleanly from Bryan Gil's assist, establishing what appeared a comfortable cushion. But Alavés arrived with relentless intensity: 14 shots total, five on target. Girona's backline faced a bombardment where only Paulo Gazzaniga's world-class intervention—five stunning saves—kept the scoreline intact against an xG of 1.84.
VAR Rewrites the Script
In the 55th minute, as Alavés appeared destined for parity, VAR intervened. Antonio Blanco's goal was ruled out in a decision that split the crowd. This moment proved monumental in a crunch match where momentum swings defined everything. Girona breathed again; Alavés deflated.
Balance Restored, Three Points Salvaged
Iván Martín orchestrated Girona's midfield with commanding authority, providing the defensive balance that allowed Tsygankov's creativity to flourish. Though Alavés generated superior chances, Girona converted the one that mattered. This victory delivers three lifeline points in their relegation battle, while Alavés trudges away with a phantom goal and the sting of dominance without reward.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Blanco's disallowed goal in the 55th proved decisive. Alavés lost momentum after VAR's intervention, allowing Girona to consolidate their lead and secure three crucial points.
What made Paulo Gazzaniga the standout performer?
Five decisive saves at an 8.7 rating neutralized Alavés' relentless assault. Gazzaniga's heroics proved the difference between a draw and victory in Girona's survival struggle.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Two Drowning Men: Girona vs Alavés
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. This is a survival duel between two lower-table strugglers, but the lack of Stakes in the broader title race strips away any genuine urgency.
The Setup
Form is catastrophic for both sides. Girona has won just one of six home matches (16.7%), while Alavés arrives on a three-game losing streak. The Balance is striking—only 10% separates the favorite from the underdog—yet the absence of genuine Stakes (both teams are distant from promotion contention) deflates any narrative of desperation.
Key Battle
The midfield will determine possession and tempo. Girona must unlock Alavés' compact defense while protecting a backline that has hemorrhaged 26 goals in 14 games. Alavés will sit deep, absorb pressure, and hunt for set-piece opportunities. Whoever controls the rhythm without surrendering the center will edge this tactical stalemate.
Our Prediction
Draw 1-1 or 0-0. Cristhian Stuani carries Girona's attacking hopes with three goals in five matches, but Alavés' defensive discipline will frustrate. Expect suffocating tension, few clear chances, and a result that satisfies neither fanbase.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you support one of these clubs. Better entertainment elsewhere this weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
Draw 1-1 or 0-0. Neither team has the offensive firepower to break through convincingly.
Where are Girona and Alavés in the league table?
Girona 18th (12 points); Alavés 14th (15 points). Both scrapping in the lower reaches.
What is Alavés's current form?
Three consecutive defeats (LLLWL). Alavés is in freefall and desperately needs points.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Cristhian Stuani (Girona): 3 goals in 5 matches, 6.9 average rating. Girona's only attacking lifeline.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.