Girona FC's fairytale story has turned into a nightmare as the Catalan club suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, this time falling 2-1 to Real Betis at Estadi Montilivi. What began as a promising campaign now sees Míchel's side just three points above the La Liga drop zone.

Viktor Tsyhankov, the Ukrainian winger, continues to shine through the gloom. Against Real Betis, he was Girona’s standout outfield player by some distance — earning the highest match rating in the squad, aside from the goalkeeper.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Girona - Real Betis 1:3 (0:3)
Goals: Cardoso Joao, 6 (0:1); Antony M., 39 (0:2); Isco, 42 (0:3); Stuani, 85 (1:3)

Girona: Gazzaniga; Gutiérrez M.; Frances (López Da., 68); Blind; Tsygankov; Krejčí L. II.; Herrera Ya. (Solis Jhon, 57); Martín I. (Portu, 46); Asprilla (van de Beek, 57); Arthur Melo; Danjuma (Stuani, 68)
Bench: Juan Carlos; Krapyvtsov; Juanpe; Yaakobishvili An.; Romeu; Misehouy; Miovski
Yellow Cards: Arthur Melo 52; Frances 65; López Da. 90

Real Betis: Adrian; Bartra; Natan; Perraud; Cardoso Joao; Ezzalzouli (Altimira, 89); Fornals (Carvalho W., 78); Antony M. (Caraballo, 78); Cucho; Isco (Lo Celso, 60); Ruibal (Bellerin, 46)
Bench: Vieites; Fernandes G.; Sabaly; Mendy N.; Bakambu
Yellow Cards: Ruibal 26; Perraud 90