Belgians Abroad: Witsel Wins, Girona Safe – La Liga Update

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Axel Witsel played the entire game in Girona’s 1-2 win at Real Sociedad on Matchday 16. In the standings, Girona is 17th with 15 points and the Basque club is 14th with one more point.

After missed opportunities by Takefusa Kubo (2nd) and Braiz Mendes (4th), Real Sociedad opened the scoring through Goncalo Guedes (35th, 1-0). The visitors continued to dominate but created few clear chances. Girona tried to equalize before half-time via a Witsel shot over the goal (41st). The Catalans finally took the lead thanks to a double from Viktor Tsygankov (76th, 84th).

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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