Girona relegated after dramatic collapse

Girona’s four‑year stay in Spain’s top flight ended in heartbreak as Michel Sanchez’s team were relegated on the final day, completing a stunning collapse after two seasons of unprecedented success. A disastrous start left Girona in the relegation zone for 16 of the first 17 matchdays, and although a mid‑season surge briefly revived hopes of another European push, the momentum evaporated during the run‑in. An eight‑match winless streak ultimately sealed their fate.

Defensive instability proved costly throughout the campaign. Paulo Gazzaniga struggled early, Dominik Livakovic departed in search of minutes before the World Cup, and Marc‑André ter Stegen’s arrival was undermined by a season‑ending injury. In attack, the club never recovered from Artem Dovbyk’s move to Roma, with new signing Vladyslav Vanat hampered by adaptation issues and a late injury.

For a club that challenged for the title in 2023–24, the fall is stark. Not even their Manchester City partnership could prevent the drop.