Match report

Girona Secures Narrow Victory Against Alaves in La Liga

Girona
Girona
1–0
FT
Alaves
Alaves
Nov 8, 2025

Girona emerged victorious against Alaves in a tightly contested match at La Liga, securing a narrow but crucial win with just one goal from V. Tsygankov in the 16th minute. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, Girona managed to hold off Alaves' efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Girona 1–0 Alaves
  • • Goal: V. Tsygankov (Girona) - 16th minute, assisted by B. Gil
  • • Yellow Cards for Alaves: A. Rebbach (56'), Denis Suárez (68'), C. Vicente (84')
  • • Substitutions in the match included multiple changes from both teams to maintain momentum and manage fatigue.

Lineups

Girona

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Gazzaniga (G)
  • 4 A. Martinez (D)
  • 12 Vitor Reis (D)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 24 A. Moreno (D)
  • 15 V. Tsygankov (M)
  • 23 I. Martin (M)
  • 20 A. Witsel (M)
  • 21 B. Gil (M)
  • 18 A. Ounahi (F)
  • 19 V. Vanat (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Livakovic
  • 25 V. Krapyvtsov
  • 2 H. Rincon
  • 3 J. Roca
  • 7 C. Stuani
  • 8 Portu
  • 9 A. Ruiz
  • 10 Y. Asprilla
  • 11 T. Lemar
  • 22 J. E. Solis Romero
  • 31 A. Salguero
  • 28 G. Jordana

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 24 V. Parada (D)
  • 3 Yusi (D)
  • 20 Calebe (M)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 4 D. Suarez (M)
  • 10 C. Alena (M)
  • 9 M. Diaz (F)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 5 J. Pacheco
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 7 C. Vicente
  • 18 J. Guridi
  • 19 P. Ibanez
  • 21 A. Rebbach
  • 22 M. Diarra
  • 23 C. Protesoni
  • 28 L. Pinillos Wilson
  • 29 D. Morcillo
  • 30 C. Ballestero

Timeline

  1. Girona
    16' Girona Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Tsygankov · Assist: B. Gil
  2. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Alena · On: C. Vicente
  3. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Diaz · On: J. Guridi
  4. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calebe · On: A. Rebbach
  5. Alaves
    55' Alaves Var · Goal cancelled
    Antonio Blanco
  6. Alaves
    56' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rebbach

    Foul

  7. Girona
    63' Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Gil · On: J. Roca
  8. Alaves
    68' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Suárez

    Foul

  9. Girona
    71' Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Vanat · On: C. Stuani
  10. Girona
    71' Girona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: A. Ruiz
  11. Alaves
    81' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Denis Suárez · On: D. Morcillo
  12. Alaves
    84' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    C. Vicente

    Foul

  13. Girona
    85' Girona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Tsygankov · On: H. Rincon
  14. Girona
    85' Girona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Witsel · On: J. E. Solis Romero
  15. Alaves
    88' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Yusi · On: P. Ibanez

Match Stats

Stat Girona Alaves
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 507 463
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.85 1.84
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 445 391
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ V. Tsygankov's goal early on set the tone for Girona, putting them ahead and forcing Alaves into a defensive stance.
  • ▸ Alaves had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 55th minute which could have shifted momentum significantly but did not materialize.