Valencia 2 — 1 Girona

LaLiga · Matchday 32

Valencia CFVC

#8

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GF

#15Girona FC

FT

Umar Sadiq

The story

VValencia CF secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Mestalla to leapfrog their visitors and solidify their mid-table standing in LaLiga. In a matchday 32 encounter that carried significant implications for both clubs' seasons, the home side demonstrated the resilience that has characterized their recent WDLLW run. Hugo Duro, the 10-goal talisman, once again proved decisive as Valencia capitalized on their home advantage. For GGirona FC, the result extends their worrying slide—now just one win in five matches—with the 15th-placed side failing to capitalize on their chance to climb the table. Despite Azzedine Ounahi's efforts from midfield, GGirona FC's inability to convert opportunities ultimately cost them. The narrow margin reflects a tightly contested affair, with Valencia's superior firepower and Mestalla atmosphere proving the difference as both teams edge toward mathematical safety.

Key moments

01Hugo Duro's opener showcased why he's Valencia's top scorer with 10 goals this season, breaking the deadlock and settling early nerves
02Girona's response through Azzedine Ounahi brought the visitors level, the midfielder continuing his role as the club's leading marksman
03Valencia's decisive second goal sealed the points, rewarding their superior home form and extending their recent resurgence to four wins in five matches

Tactical read

Valencia's 4-4-2 setup maximized Duro's aerial presence against Girona's backline marshalled by Konaté, while the wing play of Ramazani stretched the visitors horizontally. Girona's possession-based approach through Ounahi in midfield created openings but lacked cutting edge—a familiar story for a side with just 4 goals from their last 5 matches. The tactical battle favored Valencia's directness over Girona's build-up play.