Girona defeat Albacete 3-0 at Estadi Montilivi on September 25, 2026

Match Summary and Key Goals

The home side established an early advantage when Abel Ruiz converted in the 6th minute to open the scoring. Girona maintained control through much of the opening period, doubling their lead just before halftime when Donny van de Beek found the back of the net in the 43rd minute. Albacete struggled to break down a resilient Girona defense anchored by goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, who recorded six saves during the fixture. As the match stretched into stoppage time, Ortu added a third goal in the 90’+1′ minute to cap off the 3-0 final scoreline recorded across official match statistics.

Tactical Breakdown and Match Statistics

Girona dominated possession with 56% of the ball compared to Albacete’s 44%, orchestrating 510 total passes with an 88% accuracy rate (448 accurate passes). The hosts created constant pressure in the final third, accumulating 36 total shots, though only 3 hit the target, alongside 15 shots off target and 8 blocked attempts. Albacete mustered 9 total shots with 5 on target, testing Gazzaniga repeatedly. Defensively, Girona registered 16 defensive interventions and 27 clearances, while referee Saúl Ais Reig managed a physical contest that saw 8 fouls committed by Girona and 13 by Albacete.

Standings Context and Lineups

The victory lifts Girona’s early-season LaLiga 2 campaign to 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, accumulating 13 points through seven matches. Conversely, Albacete remains searching for consistency, sitting at 0 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses with 1 point. Girona lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Gazzaniga in goal behind a backline of Francés, López, Boñar, and Moreno, with van de Beek and Ruiz Morante anchoring the midfield. Albacete deployed a 4-4-2 setup under referee Saúl Ais Reig at the Estadi Montilivi.