Girona lost further ground in the La Liga title race as their aspirations to narrow the gap with leaders Real Madrid were dashed following a 1-0 loss to Mallorca.
The only goal of the match came from Jose Copete, leaving Girona to rue missed opportunities and falling behind in their chase for the top spot.
The defeat intensified their struggles in the title chase, especially after Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw against Valencia.
Despite controlling possession, Girona failed to capitalize on their opportunities, with notable attempts by Portu and Savio being thwarted by a determined Mallorca defense aiming to distance themselves from relegation.
The game’s initial opportunity was presented to Girona when Miguel Gutierrez delivered a cross to Ivan Martinez, whose header was comfortably saved by Mallorca’s goalkeeper, Predrag Rajkovic.
Mallorca responded with Giovanni Gonzalez’s long-range effort that sailed over the goal.
The turning point came around the half-hour mark when Mallorca capitalized on a corner kick, leading to Copete’s powerful strike into the net, marking his season’s first goal.
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Girona sought an immediate comeback, with Savio attempting a long-range shot, but to no avail.
After halftime, Mallorca nearly extended their lead, but Antonio Raillo’s header from a corner kick missed the target.
The second half saw limited opportunities, with Girona dominating possession but failing to break through Mallorca’s defense.
Despite late efforts from Portu, Savio, and Yan Couto, Mallorca’s Rajkovic ensured his team kept the lead, resulting in Girona’s third defeat in their last four matches.
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