Yan Couto’s tears and Real Madrid’s embrace show what step Girona needs to take to fight for the League | Relief
It’s hard to find a reason to blame Michel’s team, despite such a strong blow of reality as what happened this afternoon in Madrid. Girona played their worst game of the season with full confidence, not only because of the excellent result (4-0), but also because they were subject to the momentum that Real imposed from the first minute. Madrid. There was no bigger match than Ancelotti wanted, and it was so obvious that the spectator had no idea that the Whites were playing without central defenders. “This is not our league, and today we came not to compete, but to compete with Real Madrid.” We failed in this task.” Michel passed the verdict.
In September, Real Madrid beat Girona 0:3, which is the Catalans’ only defeat in Montilivi to date. The match was a precautionary one, despite the fact that the scenario was different from the scenario at the Bernabeu.. Real Madrid had disagreements in the exchange of blows, showcasing their physical and technical strength in the open field, something Girona could not match, but they limited the Whites to possession and for much of this match Girona had many opportunities to get into the match. “We played the first 15 minutes brilliantly.” At the Bernabeu, Girona faced the competition’s greatest rival. “I never had the feeling that we could win. You feel weaker, but it helps you stand firmly on the ground.” Michel explained.
Couto’s tears and Michel’s advice
Ian Couto embodied the face of suffering. The Brazilian finished the match in tears, with clear signs of helplessness. Couto personifies the virtues of Girona: exuberance, courage and quality. “It’s good for him. Sometimes we make mistakes. He may be angry about what happened to him today, but he’s 21 and we all make mistakes.”Michel announced this at a press conference. And against Real Madrid, these virtues were suppressed by the opponent, in his case Vinicius, who dribbled the ball six times and beat him on every attempt. In addition, he penalized Arda Güler by tripping his leg when he should not have done so, which did not result in a more serious punishment than the one he received during the match. Having received a reprimand, he will miss the next match against Athletic.
Girona played their match with the fewest wins of the season (27) against the team that makes the greatest demands in this regard.. The data reflects what the game was like for Girona’s midfielders, who were always a second late in every game. “It’s very difficult to stop this Real Madrid when they play like that… We could try to go back, but that’s not my idea or the idea of the club. You blame me, not the players,” the coach explained. This explains why Kroos only missed one pass, that Bellingham came away with two goals, or that Camavinga and Fede passed so easily.
No shots on goal
This was the only game of the season in which Girona went without a shot on goal. Despite having the ball on the opponent’s field and the fact that Real Madrid came out with Chuameni and Carvajal in the center of defense, Michel’s men never managed to intimidate Lunin.. Girona started with four strikers to compensate for the loss of Yangel Herrera. Porto accompanies Dobvik, which is a clear example of the original intentions, and even with them, the team did not have continuity in the game to be able to create scoring situations, something that is always generated, no matter what is happening around them.
Despite everything, Michel knows what his war is, that it is not La Liga, but Europe. “This is a dream, and we continue to realize it”– says the technician. Girona will continue to dream, even if they had a nightmare at the Bernabeu.
