Girona head coach Míchel Sánchez has stressed the critical nature of Saturday’s La Liga clash against Valencia, insisting that victory could dramatically alter the team’s survival prospects in a tightly contested bottom-half battle.
The Catalan side faces a pivotal encounter at Mestalla Stadium following a 3-2 defeat to Real Betis on Tuesday, a result that has reduced Girona’s cushion above the relegation zone from nine points to just five.
“If you win, it changes everything in this league,” Míchel said in pre-match comments reported by Girona FC’s official channels. “That’s why we must focus on every game until the end.”
The coach expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to secure top-flight status for next season, stating he remains “convinced that we will be in Primera” for the 2026-27 campaign.
Girona’s recent loss to Betis saw them control large periods of play without converting dominance into goals, a frustration Míchel acknowledged after the match.
“We controlled the game but didn’t do any damage to the opponent,” he said, adding that it was “neither our best day” despite periods of possession.
Looking ahead to Valencia, Míchel described the opposition as a club with “a substantial squad project” that may not currently reflect its historical ambitions but is certain to push for improvement.
“They will surely come out of this moment and look upward, just as they did three matchdays ago,” he noted, referencing Valencia’s recent form.
The Girona coach reiterated his demand for maximum effort, echoing a previous call for players to “fight every duel and every play” as the season reaches its decisive phase.
With multiple teams separated by minimal points in the La Liga standings, each remaining fixture carries heightened significance for Girona’s survival hopes.
The match against Valencia kicks off at 18:30 local time at Mestalla Stadium, representing the next opportunity for Girona to regain ground in the relegation battle.
As the La Liga season enters its final stretch, Míchel’s message remains clear: consistent performance and results are essential to achieving the club’s objective of maintaining its top-division status.
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