In a thrilling La Liga match on Wednesday, Girona stunned Atletico Madrid 4-3 to tie Real Madrid for first place in a close race for the championship.
Even though Alvaro Morata scored a hat-trick for Atletico, Ivan Martin of Girona scored a goal in the last seconds to seal the victory and make it unforgettable.
After a fierce match, Girona maintained 48 points alongside Real Madrid, continuing their incredible rise. In their fourth season in La Liga, the underdogs from Catalonia are on a historic run and will go for the title after being promoted in 2022.
In an exciting first half, Morata’s two goals for Atletico Madrid matched goals from Valery Fernandez, Savinho, and Daley Blind for Girona. The unrelenting behavior continued.
The unrelenting play continued as Morata leveled the score early in the second half with his hat-trick.
Girona prevailed in the end, despite Atletico’s best efforts, as Martin’s spectacular late goal thrilled both the squad and the supporters. “We are living in a historic night for the province, the city, and us,” Girona coach Michel declared following the stunning win.
At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid defeated Real Mallorca 1-0 after a fierce match. The victory was completed by Antonio Rudiger’s header from a corner, extending Madrid’s winning run to 18 games in all competitions.
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, praised the significance of set pieces in obtaining important victories while acknowledging the difficulty presented by Mallorca’s strong defense.
In spite of the absence of important players because of suspensions and injuries, Madrid was able to bolster their assault with the return of winger Vinicius Junior after an extended absence.
Although Vinicius made a quiet comeback, his presence gave the team an advantage on offense. At first, Ancelotti’s team found it difficult to penetrate Mallorca’s strong defense, but Rudiger’s game-winning header gave them the crucial three points.
The title battle in La Liga promises more exciting matches that will keep fans on the edge of their seats, with Real Madrid, Girona, and Atletico setting a dazzling pace at the top.
