Girona 1-0 Deportivo Alavés: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Girona 1-0 Deportivo Alavés in the La Liga on Saturday, 08 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Girona secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alavés at home, breaking a run of inconsistent form that included a loss to Getafe and a draw against Real Oviedo. The decisive moment came early with Viktor Tsygankov’s goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Bryan Gil, setting the tone for a defensively solid performance. This result was not entirely surprising given Girona’s home advantage, but it was significant in halting their recent slide and boosting morale.

Deportivo Alavés, coming off a win against Espanyol, struggled to find their rhythm and failed to convert possession into meaningful chances. The loss ended their brief resurgence and highlighted their challenges away from home. Despite making multiple substitutions, Alavés could not break through Girona’s disciplined defence, leaving them to rue missed opportunities and a lack of cutting edge.

Girona’s 52% possession and six corners compared to Alavés’s one corner indicate a game where they controlled the tempo and created more scoring opportunities. Their higher successful dribble rate of 59% versus Alavés’s 25% further underscores their dominance in ball movement and attacking play. Alavés’s three yellow cards suggest a more frustrated and less disciplined approach, which may have contributed to their inability to mount a comeback.

The match’s pivotal moment was Tsygankov’s goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Gil, which proved to be the match-winner. For Girona, the substitutions in the second half, including the introduction of Roca and Stuani, helped maintain their lead and control. Alavés’s three yellow cards, particularly to Rebbach and Suárez, highlighted their growing frustration and inability to break down Girona’s defence.

Girona deployed a 4-4-1-1 formation with Paulo Gazzaniga in goal and a solid backline led by Vitor Reis and Daley Blind. The midfield was anchored by Axel Witsel, with creative outlets in Viktor Tsygankov and Bryan Gil, who combined effectively for the winning goal. This setup allowed Girona to maintain a balance between defence and attack, contributing to their victory.

Deportivo Alavés lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Antonio Sivera in goal and a defence featuring Jonny Otto and Nahuel Tenaglia. The midfield was controlled by Antonio Blanco and Denis Suárez, but they struggled to create meaningful chances. The forward pairing of Mariano Díaz and Toni Martínez failed to penetrate Girona’s defence, reflecting the team’s overall lack of threat.

Viktor Tsygankov earned the Man of the Match title with his decisive goal in the 16th minute, showcasing his clinical finishing and positioning. His contribution was crucial in securing the victory for Girona, and his performance was a standout in an otherwise tightly contested match.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Deportivo Alavés (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Getafe (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Real Oviedo (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs FC Barcelona (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Girona (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Espanyol (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Rayo Vallecano (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Valencia (H)

Currently 18th with 10 points, Girona will face Real Betis, who are 5th with 20 points, on November 23, 2025 at 15:15.

Currently 10th with 15 points, Deportivo Alavés will play Celta de Vigo, who are 13th with 13 points, on November 22, 2025, at 13:00.

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