Match report
Girona Defeats Valencia 2–1 in La Liga Thriller
Girona
2–1
FT
Valencia
Oct 4, 2025
Girona stunned Valencia to secure a 2-1 victory in a tense match filled with controversy. With an early red card for Girona's A. Frances and another late one for I. Martin, the hosts managed to hold on despite being down a man for most of the game. Vitor Vanat opened the scoring for Girona before D. Lopez equalized for Valencia. Arnau Martinez sealed victory with the second goal.
Key Facts
- • Girona 2–1 Valencia (La Liga match)
- • A. Frances received a red card in the first minute
- • Vitor Vanat scored Girona's opening goal at minute 18
- • D. Lopez equalized for Valencia with an assist from A. Danjuma at minute 57
- • Arnau Martinez secured victory for Girona with his second half strike
Lineups
Girona
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 13 P. Gazzaniga (G)
- 16 A. Frances (D)
- 12 Vitor Reis (D)
- 17 D. Blind (D)
- 4 A. Martinez (M)
- 20 A. Witsel (M)
- 23 I. Martin (M)
- 24 A. Moreno (M)
- 10 Y. Asprilla (F)
- 19 V. Vanat (F)
- 8 Portu (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Livakovic
- 43 A. Andreev
- 28 G. Jordana
- 2 H. Rincon
- 29 L. Kourouma
- 22 J. E. Solis Romero
- 44 P. Ba
- 21 B. Gil
- 30 J. Sarasa
- 7 C. Stuani
Valencia
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 25 J. Agirrezabala (G)
- 12 T. Correia (D)
- 5 C. Tarrega (D)
- 4 M. Diakhaby (D)
- 21 J. Vazquez (D)
- 11 L. Rioja (M)
- 18 Pepelu (M)
- 22 B. Santamaria (M)
- 16 D. Lopez (M)
- 7 A. Danjuma (F)
- 15 L. Beltran (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Dimitrievski
- 3 J. Copete
- 8 J. Guerra
- 9 H. Duro
- 10 A. Almeida
- 14 J. Gaya
- 17 L. Ramazani
- 19 D. Raba
- 20 D. Foulquier
- 23 F. Ugrinic
- 24 E. Comert
- 26 Rubo
Timeline
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?' Girona Card · Red CardA. Frances
Argument
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6' Valencia subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Diakhaby · On: J. Copete
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18' Girona Goal · Normal GoalV. Vanat
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23' Girona subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Frances · On: H. Rincon
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45'+1 Girona Card · Yellow CardVitor Reis
Foul
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46' Valencia subst · Substitution 2Off: Baptiste Santamaria · On: Javier Guerra
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55' Valencia Card · Yellow CardL. Rioja
Foul
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57' Girona Card · Yellow CardI. Martin
Foul
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57' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalD. Lopez · Assist: A. Danjuma
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63' Girona Goal · Normal GoalArnau Martínez
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68' Girona subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Vanat · On: C. Stuani
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72' Valencia subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Beltran · On: H. Duro
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72' Valencia subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Correia · On: L. Ramazani
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80' Girona Card · Yellow CardI. Martin
Foul
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80' Girona Card · Red CardI. Martin
Foul
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83' Girona Card · Yellow CardPortu
Time wasting
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83' Girona subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Asprilla · On: L. Kourouma
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83' Girona subst · Substitution 4Off: Portu · On: B. Gil
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83' Valencia subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Lopez · On: D. Raba
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90'+6 Girona Card · Yellow CardArnau Martínez
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Girona | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 84% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 4 | 19 |
| Corners | 0 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 387 | 461 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | 1.02 | 1.14 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 8 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 313 | 385 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 9 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 10 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early red card for A. Frances turned the match in favor of Valencia, giving them a numerical advantage from the start.
- ▸ Vitor Vanat's goal provided Girona with an unexpected lead and confidence boost, despite their man disadvantage.
- ▸ I. Martin received his second yellow card leading to another red for Girona at minute 80, intensifying the pressure on Girona.