In the Spanish Premier League, “order” was restored: Girona, who decisively defeated Deportivo Alaves, returned to the top of the table. The 26-year-old Ukrainian Artyom Dovbyk was defeated with two goals.
Before the round of 16 match, Girona had 41 points with 13 wins, two draws and one defeat, keeping close to Real Madrid’s heels. Since Deportivo Alaves, located in 13th place in the table, could not scare away the surprise of this season, Girona, who achieved a 3-0 victory, returned to its so-called usual position, i.e. at the top of the league table Spanish Premier League.
Ukrainian Artyom Dovbyk, who scored a goal in both halves, and 31-year-old Spaniard Portu paved the way for the victory. Thanks to these goals, Girona surpassed the 41 goal threshold, thus placing them ahead of Manchester City (40 goals), who have played the same number of matches in the top leagues, and only behind Bayern Munich (47) and Bayer Leverkusen. (42).
Dovbõk, who scored a total of 10 goals, is now in second place in individual scoring in the Spanish Premier League, the first being Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham, who scored 13 goals. That means Poland’s Robert Lewandowski, Atletico Madrid’s Alvaro Morata and Croatia’s Ante Budimir (all eight wins) will fall behind.
In the Spanish Premier League, Girona is now two points ahead of its closest rival, Real Madrid. Barcelona, however, who are in third place, are already nine points behind. Deportivo Alaves, who suffered their second consecutive defeat, have only 16 points.
Girona – Deportivo Alaves 3:0 (2:0)
23., 59. pen. Artjom Dovbõk, 42 years old, Porto
2023-12-18 22:07:51
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