Girona returned empty-handed from Mestalla, where Míchel's team competed but ended up penalized by Valencia's effectiveness and their own lack of precision in key moments.

The Girona team had a strong start, dominating the initial phase with personality and ball control. However, as the minutes passed, Valencia grew stronger, driven by the atmosphere at Mestalla, and began to create danger, especially through recoveries and quick transitions.

The match broke open in the second half. In just a few minutes, the home team struck twice: first with a goal from Ramazani in the 50th minute, following a well-executed play, and then with a goal in the 59th minute from Sadiq, which widened the gap and left Girona on the ropes.

Far from giving up, Girona reacted immediately. In the 63rd minute, Joel Roca reduced the deficit almost immediately and brought the team back into the game, leading to Girona's best moments. With more offensive presence, the red-and-whites pushed hard for an equalizer.

The big chance, however, did not result in a goal. In the final moments, Girona came close to making it 2-2 but was thwarted by a decisive save from goalkeeper Dimitrievski, who denied a clear opportunity from Stuani inside the box.

Thus, the Girona team leaves Mestalla with the feeling of having been in the game until the end and having competed against a direct rival, but also with the frustration of letting points slip away in a match that was decided by effectiveness in the penalty areas.