“The coach of Girona noted the tactical discipline of both Ukrainians.”, — write: football.ua
The coach of Girona noted the tactical discipline of both Ukrainians.
Mitchell, getty images January 17, 2026, 12:33 p.m
“Thanks to the pressure exerted by Lemar, Martin, Vanat and Tsygankov, as well as the incredible work of Brian Heal, we controlled the game and won the ball effectively.”
Michel also commented on the penalties awarded and the team’s defensive performance:
“I didn’t see the penalty – it’s the referee’s decision. In defense, we played fantastically, everyone did an incredible job.”
The coach emphasized that the team continues to work on physical readiness and development of mentality, noting the importance of each player:
“Vanat is working well, Tsygankov gave his best, and Gatzaniga and the others are giving 100%. We continue to fight and move towards our goals step by step.”
After the victory, Girona won its third consecutive victory and rose to the 9th place in the tournament table. The team will play its next game on January 26 against Getafe.