Girona vs Liverpool Review
Liverpool continued their flawless performance in the UEFA Champions League, achieving their sixth win with a 1-0 victory at Estadi Montilivi, which marked Girona’s fifth loss in their first European season. The quest for a sixth consecutive win started well for Arne Slot’s team, as Ryan Gravenberch delivered a pass to Darwin Núñez, who managed to challenge Paulo Gazzaniga despite the difficult angle. However, the home team regretted their missed opportunities, with Daley Blind unable to connect with Miguel Gutiérrez’s cross from close range, and both Bryan Gil and Gutiérrez having their shots saved by the returning Alisson.
The game maintained a high pace towards the end of the half, with Núñez having another shot saved, while Gravenberch made a crucial block on an Alejandro Francés attempt, and Yáser Asprilla’s long-range effort forced Alisson into a great save, showcasing a significant improvement from Girona compared to their previous four winless matches.
In their quest to secure a top 24 position, Míchel’s team started the second half with energy, as Arnaut Danjuma intercepted a pass and took a shot at Alisson within the first minute. However, the six-time European champions began to take control of the game. Around the hour mark, a chaotic moment in the home team’s box led to Andy Robertson testing Gazzaniga, but VAR intervened to identify a foul by Donny van de Beek on Luis Díaz during the scramble. Mohamed Salah converted the resulting penalty.
Although six of their last eight away games had seen both teams score, Liverpool showed no intention of allowing Girona back into the match, preventing any further attempts on their goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold nearly added a second with a signature free-kick late in the game. Securing three more points would ensure they stay at the top of the UCL standings heading into the second-to-last matchday, with a chance to confirm their place in the last 16 depending on other results. Meanwhile, Girona’s inability to score for the third consecutive UCL match leaves them 4 points shy of 24th place for now.
