Carlos Vicente silences Montilivi as Alavés stuns Girona in a tight LaLiga battle
What a match we witnessed today between Girona and Alavés at Montilivi! It was a classic LaLiga showdown packed with emotion, missed chances, and ultimately, a surprising away win that could have big consequences in the battle to avoid relegation.
The first half ended in a goalless draw, but don’t let that fool you—it was anything but boring. Girona dominated possession, holding nearly 64% of the ball, and kept trying to break through Alavés’ defense with quick passes and width through Miguel Gutiérrez and Danjuma. However, Alavés stood strong. Their defensive organization was on point, and Sivera in goal had a standout performance from start to finish. The 11,000+ fans in Montilivi were vocal, urging their team forward, but the breakthrough just wouldn’t come.
Things took a dramatic turn in the 60th minute. A simple long ball from Sivera found its way through Kike García, who challenged for it in midfield, and after a quick exchange with Guridi, Carlos Vicente latched onto it and calmly slotted past Gazzaniga. It was a dagger to the heart for Girona, who had been pushing hard without finding the net. Vicente, formerly of Racing de Ferrol, celebrated with passion, knowing how crucial that goal was for his side.
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From there, Girona threw everything forward. They brought on fresh legs—Tsygankov, Arthur Melo, and the experienced Stuani all came in to shake things up. Portu added energy on the wing, but Alavés refused to break. Sivera made another heroic save from Donny van de Beek, and late in the match, Gazzaniga had to produce a miracle stop of his own to deny Mouriño, preventing a second for Alavés.
The frustration was visible—Míchel Sánchez’s men simply couldn’t find that finishing touch. Portu had a moment where a better decision might have led to an equalizer, but he chose to shoot instead of laying it off to Stuani, who was in a much better position. Those are the moments that decide matches.
For Alavés, this win means everything. They’re fighting for survival and with nine games left, every point is gold. They showed grit, unity, and efficiency—traits that could keep them in the top flight. Sivera, despite picking up a yellow for time-wasting and missing the next match against Real Madrid, was a pillar for the team.
On the other side, Girona is slipping. They’ve been punching above their weight for much of the season, but form is dipping, and the pressure is mounting. David López, once a key figure, watched from the bench again as Míchel sought fresh ideas. The team needs to refocus quickly if they want to avoid sliding further.
In the end, it's Alavés who leaves Montilivi with all three points, and Girona left to rue their missed chances. Football, as always, rewards the brave—and today, that was Alavés.
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