The defeat leaves Girona stuck in 18th place with just 15 points

Girona FC finally climbed out of the relegation zone after 14 difficult rounds

Rayo Vallecano and Valencia played out a hard-fought draw in Madrid

Though Xabi Alonso’s side dominated possession, they lacked depth, tempo and incision

It was the second consecutive match without a goal for Xabi Alonso’s side

The 26-year-old was substituted in the 85th minute after an energetic performance on the right flank

The Catalan giants are set to play their fixture tomorrow, giving them a chance to reclaim their position

It was a day to forget for the Catalan side, who collapsed under pressure and self-inflicted damage

Sevilla FC secured a confident 2-0 away win over a struggling Girona

The match was lit up by standout performances from Kevin De Bruyne

Girona FC took a massive step towards securing their La Liga status for next season

Rayo Vallecano
Girona