Girona still struggling to manage its advantages

Girona has yet to find a consistent way to manage its advantages. After nine matchdays, Quique Álvarez’s side sits seventh with 15 points. It has produced spells of good football, created openings and shown a sharp edge, but has also faded for extended periods.

The trip to Tenerife once again exposed the problem. Girona lacked continuity there, particularly after the break, and struggled to find attacking solutions. For several weeks, Quique Álvarez has stressed the need for better control, both in and out of possession.

That inconsistency has affected the team’s momentum. After consecutive wins against Cádiz and Albacete, Girona has drawn two matches in a row, preventing it from establishing itself in the automatic promotion places. The challenge is to turn its promising spells into sustained control instead of allowing opponents to regain the initiative.