Girona’s disappointing start to the season continued on Wednesday as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home by Rayo Vallecano. The result marks their fourth consecutive game without a win across all competitions, further dampening the optimism following their impressive third-place finish in La Liga last season.
Despite dominating possession, Girona struggled to convert their chances. They missed several golden opportunities throughout the match, including three clear-cut chances from close range. Yaser Asprilla, a new signing for Girona, missed a sitter late in the first half, while Cristhian Stuani and Miguel Gutierrez also failed to capitalize on excellent scoring positions. The visitors, Rayo Vallecano, also had their fair share of missed chances, with Alvaro Garcia squandering an opportunity in the 88th minute.
The draw leaves Girona in 12th place in the La Liga standings with eight points, a significant 10 points behind leaders Barcelona, who have a game in hand. Their performance in this match was a stark contrast to their thrilling campaign last season, where they went toe-to-toe with Real Madrid for the title.
Looking ahead, Girona will be eager to find their form and secure their first win in the Champions League. They will face Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday, followed by a home match against Feyenoord in their inaugural Champions League fixture next week. Girona will be looking to bounce back from their heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Paris St Germain in their debut match in the competition.
