La Liga Regular Season - 30
Girona 1 - 0 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' ↓ V. Vanat ↑A. Ruiz
S. Mourino 21'
45'+1 P. Navarro
HT
53' Vitor Reis
↓ A. Moleiro ↑A. Gonzalez 70'
↓ S. Mourino ↑A. Freeman 70'
↓ N. Pepe ↑T. Buchanan 71'
74' ↓ D. Blind ↑A. Frances
74' ↓ I. Martin ↑T. Lemar
A. Pedraza 77'
80' F. Beltran
↓ A. Pedraza ↑S. Cardona 81'
85' ↓ A. Martinez ↑H. Rincon
85' ↓ A. Ounahi ↑J. Roca
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Girona
Goalkeepers
Paulo Gazzaniga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
92
Minutes
Defenders
Arnau Martínez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vitor Reis 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daley Blind 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Álex Moreno
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Fran Beltrán 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Axel Witsel 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Viktor Tsygankov 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Azzedine Ounahi 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
55
Passes
14
Duels
Forwards
Vladyslav Vanat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
12
Entry
BENCH
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rubén Blanco
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Francés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Rincón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Lemar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lass Kourouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abel Ruíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristhian Stuani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Gil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Luiz Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Pau Navarro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Renato Veiga
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
74
Passes
8
Duels
Alfonso Pedraza
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Nicolas Pépé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
71
Entry
Santi Comesaña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Gueye
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Alberto Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Gerard Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georges Mikautadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Arnau Tenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexander Freeman
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sergi Cardona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willy Kambwala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Parejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alassane Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfon González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tajon Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoze Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2025 | Villarreal | 5 - 0 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de la Ceramica |
| 05/10/2025 | Girona | 0 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 12/01/2024 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 05/14/2024 | Girona | 0 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 09/27/2023 | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 05/20/2023 | Girona | 1 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
08/24/2025
05/10/2025
12/01/2024
05/14/2024
09/27/2023
05/20/2023
Girona Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +51
P: 30 GD: +36
P: 30 GD: +19
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 30 GD: +7
P: 30 GD: +7
P: 30 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -12
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -12
P: 30 GD: -13
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +57
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +19
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: +2
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Own Goal Agony at Montilivi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. Our take is that a toothless attacking display turned a single defensive nightmare into a costly defeat for Villarreal's European ambitions.
A Cautious Opening
The contest opened with sluggish tempo and minimal Intensity at the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi. Girona edged possession early on, looking comfortable on the ball while Daley Blind marshalled the backline with supreme composure. Despite earning a barrage of corners to build pressure, the hosts struggled to carve out clear-cut chances in open play. On the other side of the pitch, Villarreal seemed entirely disjointed. Even with Pape Gueye battling hard to establish some semblance of control in midfield, the visitors failed to register a single shot on target throughout the entire match, making for a truly tepid viewing experience.
The Catastrophic Pivot
Just as a goalless first half seemed inevitable, the Balance of the match was shattered by a stroke of pure misfortune. Deep into first-half stoppage time, a dangerous ball into the box caused panic, and P. Navarro inadvertently diverted it into his own net. That decisive 45th-minute blunder delivered a massive Upset Factor, flipping the script entirely against the heavy favourites. It was the only breakthrough the home side needed, transforming a stale tactical affair into an uphill battle for a completely stunned Villarreal unit.
Closing the Door
After the interval, the Stakes rose as the visitors desperately searched for a way back into the tie, but they hit a brick wall. Arnau Martínez was exceptional down the right flank, closing down spaces and ensuring Girona’s clean sheet remained totally unthreatened. Despite dominating the set-piece count late on in desperation, the away side’s offensive output remained completely blunt. This resolute defensive showing earns Girona three valuable points to solidify their mid-table status, whilst leaving a severe dent in Villarreal’s pursuit of a Champions League finish.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Girona's season?
This vital victory cements their mid-table safety, distancing them from any lingering danger and providing a crucial confidence boost for their remaining nine league fixtures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Villarreal's Top-Four Push Hits a Montilivi Snag
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. An evenly matched clash despite the league table, offering high entertainment as a Champions League-chasing away side meets a stubborn mid-table outfit.
The Setup
Villarreal sit comfortably in third place with 58 points. Their recent Form is strong, putting European qualification firmly in their grasp ahead of this April 06 encounter. Meanwhile, Girona are hovering in 13th place on 34 points. The Estadio Municipal de Montilivi will host what promises to be a tight affair. The competitive Balance of this tie is surprisingly narrow, with oddsmakers giving the high-flying visitors only a slight edge. The Stakes are moderate for the comfortable hosts, but massive for the Yellow Submarine's European ambitions. The Stars on display bring plenty of individual quality to spark moments of magic.
Key Battle
It comes down to Paulo Gazzaniga trying to stop Pape Gueye. Gazzaniga is single-handedly keeping scorelines respectable for his team with an incredible save rate. He faces Gueye, who is driving the away midfield forward with crucial goals, assists, and relentless energy.
Our Prediction
Villarreal have the superior quality, but Girona are tough to break down at home. Expect an open game with chances on both ends. Villarreal will likely snatch a narrow victory late in the second half when legs tire.