Following the victory against Mallorca, Girona faces Osasuna outside the relegation zone for the first time in four and a half months. This milestone forces Míchel's side to accelerate and seek victory at Montilivi (6:30 PM), as a slip-up could mean returning to the red zone if Valencia defeats Elche at Mestalla.
The match takes place amidst a strange context marked by the transfer market. Girona still cannot count on Echeverri, nor will Solís be present, who has permission to finalize his departure. Nevertheless, the win at Son Moix allowed the team to regain confidence and demonstrate their offensive capability, even with the significant absence of Ounahi and the doubt surrounding Witsel due to physical issues.
Being brave is an obligation, and the reward is worth it, since winning would allow Girona to make another leap in the standings.
The objective is to achieve two consecutive victories for the first time this season, maintaining the offensive line shown in Mallorca with the mobility of Tsygankov, Bryan Gil, and Vanat, supported by Lemar. Furthermore, the match is crucial for improving performance at Montilivi, where Girona has only won two games so far.
The major novelty in the squad list is the return of the captain, Cristhian Stuani, a month and a half after his injury. The Uruguayan had not played since the draw against Betis on November 23. Osasuna, meanwhile, arrives in Girona as the worst visiting team in the league, having accumulated only two points and three goals in nine matches away from El Sadar.
