Girona signed for 2024 with a La Liga victory on Friday night over Real Valladolid in Catalonia.
Three points were routine that night for the hosts as Valladolid remain in the relegation zone.
Girona have already been eliminated from the Copa del Rey and face a battle to secure a European qualification spot in the second half of the campaign.
Their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League qualifiers are also at stake after a difficult start to their debut in the competition this season.
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However, their last act before the winter break was positive, with a first victory in seven games in all competitions.
Girona took the lead from the beginning, since David Lopez He scored his first league goal of the 2024/25 season, via a deflected free kick in the 31st minute.
Abel Ruiz The header somehow slid over the line, doubling Girona’s lead before half-time, when the game seemed decided.
One-way traffic continued after the break as a substitute Arnaut Danjuma He scored his first goal since August to secure the victory.
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