Na Saturday 23 May 2026, Girona go host Elche for Estadi Municipal de Montilivi for di final round of La Liga. Dis match na winner-takes-all for survival, as Girona dey 18th place, two points behind Elche wey dey 17th. Only victory go save Girona from relegation, while Elche just need draw to stay up.
Girona coach Míchel don set im team for 4-3-3 formation, with Arnau for goal. Elche, under Eder Sarabia, go play 3-5-2, led by Bigas. Di match kick off by 8pm, and all tickets don sell out. Fans don answer call to wear red and white, make Montilivi be like fortress.
Girona finish third two seasons ago, but don dey slide since. Four wins from first six home games for 2026 give hope, but since then dem only get one point from last three home matches. Elche, on di other hand, get just one away victory for di whole 2026. Former Atletico Madrid defender German Valera don be key for Elche, as di left wing-back don score four league goals and dey di fourth most-fouled player for La Liga with 69 fouls won.
Getafe dey fight for European spot as dem host Osasuna. Dem dey one point ahead of Rayo Vallecano for seventh place, wey go give Conference League slot. Getafe don win three of dia last five home games, while Osasuna don lose four straight. Midfielder Mauro Arambarri don score six goals for Getafe, matching top scorer Martin Satriano wey miss match through suspension.
Rayo Vallecano go face Alaves for Estadio Mendizorrotza. Rayo dey unbeaten for eight matches across all competitions, and dem dey prepare for historic final against Crystal Palace. Alaves safe from relegation, so dem fit rotate. Rayo coach Inigo Perez go balance resources, and di match fit be low-scoring.
Di atmosphere for Montilivi go be electric, as Girona fans ready to push dia team to victory. Di club don call on supporters to dress for red and white, make di stadium turn to cauldron. Every cheer and flag go count, as Girona fight to stay for First Division.
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