Match Preview: Girona vs Alavés

Girona arrives at the match following a 2-1 defeat at Coliseum, having conceded 24 goals this season. In the top five European leagues, only Metz (26) and Lorient (25) have a worse defensive record. The Babazorros have the opportunity to surpass their total points from the first half of last season.

To strengthen their growth, Girona must address their defensive weaknesses. They cannot afford to falter against Alavés at Montilivi, especially with an upcoming visit to La Cartuja to face Betis, followed by a home match against Real Madrid. Coach Míchel will definitely be without Van de Beek. The team’s alarming trend shows they have only accumulated 20 points from the last 90 available, a disturbing statistic spanning two seasons.

On the other hand, Alavés coach Coudet is forced to reshuffle his attack due to Lucas Boyé’s suspension. The Argentine will be missed, and the coach is considering various alternatives. It is anticipated that he will alter the formation to include Pablo Ibáñez alongside Denis Suárez and Antonio Blanco, with Toni Martínez leading the front line. Carlos Vicente might also feature in the starting eleven for Alavés. On a positive note, goalkeeper Pacheco has returned from a clavicle injury, boosting the team’s morale.

The highlight of the match is set to be the showdown between Bryan Gil and Carlos Vicente. Both players are known for their exceptional dribbling skills and will aim to dominate the game from the wings. Their contributions are likely to lead to the most threatening plays and dangerous crosses from both Girona and Alavés in their pursuit of victory.

Prediction by Rubén Jiménez: Girona will aim to adopt an attacking approach to mitigate their defensive issues; however, Alavés has demonstrated remarkable defensive prowess. The anticipated outcome is a 1-1 draw.