Girona’s Late Surge Steals a 2-1 Win at Real Sociedad
So, let’s talk about this dramatic Real Sociedad vs. Girona matchup, because the way this game unfolded had everyone doing a double take—especially in those final minutes. Going into the match, there was already plenty of attention on Real Sociedad’s young winger Ander Barrenetxea, with many wondering whether he’d find the net. Betting markets had him at +220 to score anytime, and given his three goals this season from 14 appearances, the curiosity was understandable. But while all eyes started on him, the spotlight shifted fast once the game kicked off.
Real Sociedad came into the match frustrated after a narrow 1-0 loss to Alavés, a game where they were edged out in shots 14 to 12. So they were clearly hungry for a response, and for a while, it looked like they were finally getting it. About 10 minutes before halftime, Gonçalo Guedes produced a fantastic strike that put Sociedad up 1-0. The energy in the stadium lifted, and it genuinely felt like the team had control.
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But Girona had other plans.
Despite entering the match in the relegation zone and still searching for their first away win of the season, Girona refused to go quietly. And then came Viktor Tsygankov—the game-changer. In the last 15 minutes, he completely flipped the script. His first goal in the 76th minute was the result of a sharp counterattack, finished calmly after a clever setup from Azzedine Ounahi. Suddenly the match was level, and you could feel the tension rising.
But Tsygankov wasn’t done. In the 84th minute, he struck again—this time with a bold backheel finish off a cross from Alex Moreno. It was the kind of goal that instantly silences a stadium. Just like that, Girona not only stole the win but climbed out of the relegation zone, landing in 17th place.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad players were left stunned. Midfielder Igor Zubeldia didn’t hold back afterward, admitting that in the second half they “made fools of ourselves” and completely fell apart. And honestly, watching those final minutes, it was clear the momentum had shifted entirely away from them.
So while the conversation before the match centered on goal-scoring odds and individual props, the real story became Girona’s resilience, Tsygankov’s brilliance, and Sociedad’s collapse at home. It was a reminder that in football, especially in LaLiga, no lead is truly safe—and no script is guaranteed.
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