Girona FC hosted Real Betis in a La Liga match at Estadi Montilivi on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, drawing nearly 12,000 spectators despite an unfavorable kickoff time of 9:30 p.m. Local time.
The match, which kicked off at 21:30 CET (20:30 UTC), saw Girona take an early lead through Viktor Tsygankov in the 7th minute. Real Betis responded with an equalizer from Marc Roca in the 23rd minute before halftime.
In the second half, Abde Ezzalzouli put Betis ahead in the 63rd minute, only for Azzedine Ounahi to level the score for Girona from the penalty spot in the 68th minute. Rodrigo Riquelme then secured the victory for Betis with a goal in the 80th minute, resulting in a 2-3 final score in favor of the visitors.
Despite the late kickoff time, which Girona manager Míchel acknowledged was not ideal for attendance, the club recorded an attendance of 11,934 spectators at Montilivi. This strong turnout demonstrated the dedication of Girona’s fanbase, who continued to support the team even when faced with scheduling challenges that have persisted throughout the season.
The match also featured a notable presence of Real Betis supporters, with approximately 500 traveling fans occupying the away section and additional supporters dispersed throughout the stadium. Among the notable attendees in the stands was Marc Gasol, president of Girona Basketball, who attended just two days after Girona’s women’s basketball team achieved a historic fourth-place finish in the EuroLeague Women.
Girona’s performance at home has been a consistent strength this season, with the team securing wins in 10 of their last 12 matches at Montilivi and scoring in six consecutive home games leading up to this fixture. The club entered the match sitting 12th in the La Liga standings with 38 points, having lost only once in their previous five league matches.
Real Betis arrived at the match amid a difficult run of form, having gone without a La Liga victory in their last seven league matches and suffering a recent elimination from the UEFA Europa League at the hands of Braga.
Looking ahead, Girona is scheduled to travel to Valencia for their next La Liga fixture on Saturday, April 25, 2026, where they will face Valencia CF at Mestalla Stadium with a kickoff time of 6:30 p.m. Local time.
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