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Arne Slot's team, leaders of the Champions League and the Premier League, won at Montilivi with a penalty goal from Salah that leaves the Catalans with only three points after six games.
It was a historic afternoon at Montilivi. UEFA's ban on the use of extra stands somewhat spoiled the image of a stadium full, despite the cold, to cheer on their team despite the fact that the chances of progressing to the next round were very remote. The feat was none other than trying to beat the best team of the moment: Arne Slot's Liverpool.
https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/girona-liverpool-live-channel-stream-30549952
Girona had a very difficult time staying alive in their first European adventure. After the painful defeat against Sturm Graz, the diagnosis was difficult: they had to win against Liverpool, Arsenal and Milan, three rivals that nobody wants to face. In addition, they had to wait for the higher ranked teams to drop points. An almost impossible challenge that Mohamed Salah ended up finishing off from the eleven meters despite the great performance of a Girona team that played as equals for the ninety minutes (0-1).
Michel devised a plan to achieve what Ancelotti and Guardiola could not: to disrupt the Reds' defence, led by Van Dijk. Without a reference point in attack, Danjuma, Asprilla and Bryan Gil from the second line tried to disconcert the Dutchman and his partner, Joe Gomez, who had no fixed marker.
Liverpool started stronger, displaying their aerial power after four minutes. A header from Joe Gomez after the first corner of the match forced Gazzaniga to bring out his fists. Three minutes later, a through ball from Gravenberch left Darwin Nunez alone, who did not resolve well with his left foot.
From the quarter-hour mark onwards, Girona continued to grow, this time causing damage with a volley from Miguel from the side which Alisson had to punch out as best he could. However, when the Catalans were playing their best, Liverpool woke up with a one-on-one from Darwin in the 35th minute. Once again, the Argentine goalkeeper won the game against the Uruguayan striker, this time with a miraculous footwork.
Danjuma came out very fired up and he single-handedly came up with two plays that didn't end up in Alisson's goal by a hair's breadth. But the VAR condemned Girona. In the 61st minute, Bastien awarded a penalty for a stamp by Van De Beek on Luis DΓaz and Salah made no mistake from the eleven-meter mark. The Egyptian fooled Gazzaniga and so Liverpool, who were not excessively superior, took the lead.
It was essential to play a good role against Liverpool to gather strength in the league. MΓchel can sleep satisfied with his team, who needed a little more accuracy to win. Girona were brave, had chances to take the three points and fell in a very dignified way against the best team of the moment. And this will never be forgotten at Montilivi.
See You soon! π
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