Real Sociedad 1-2 Girona: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Real Sociedad 1-2 Girona in the La Liga on Friday, 12 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Girona secured a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in a competitive La Liga encounter. Real Sociedad took the lead in the 35th minute when Gonçalo Guedes scored, assisted by Igor Zubeldia, giving them a halftime advantage despite Girona’s slight edge in possession. The hosts, coming off a run of three consecutive losses including defeats to Deportivo Alavés and Villarreal, looked to build on that goal but struggled to maintain control after the break.

Girona turned the game around in the second half, with Viktor Tsygankov equalising in the 76th minute assisted by Azzedine Ounahi, followed by his second goal in the 84th minute assisted by Álex Moreno. This comeback ended Girona’s recent winless streak that included a heavy loss to Elche and draws against Real Madrid and Real Betis, allowing them to claim all three points. Real Sociedad’s late substitutions, including Beñat Turrientes for Brais Méndez in the 77th minute, failed to shift the momentum back in their favour.

Girona edged possession with 53% compared to Real Sociedad’s 47%, which helped them control more of the game’s rhythm and create the opportunities for their late goals. The visitors also recorded slightly fewer successful dribbles at 54 against 56 for the hosts, but their efficiency in attack shone through with two assists leading to the decisive strikes, while Real Sociedad managed just one. Corners were close at four for Real Sociedad and three for Girona, reflecting a balanced battle in set-piece threats.

Discipline saw Girona pick up two yellow cards against Real Sociedad’s one, with no reds issued, keeping both sides at full strength throughout. Substitutions played a role, as Real Sociedad used all five available slots—including Jon Karrikaburu replacing Ander Barrenetxea at 46 minutes and Arsen Zakharyan coming on for Gonçalo Guedes at 64 minutes—while Girona made four changes, such as Joel Roca for Vladyslav Vanat at halftime and Yáser Asprilla for Bryan Gil at 77 minutes, which contributed to their second-half resurgence.

The match’s turning points centred on the goals, starting with Gonçalo Guedes putting Real Sociedad ahead in the 35th minute after a well-timed assist from Igor Zubeldia. Girona’s response came late, with Viktor Tsygankov levelling in the 76th minute via an assist from Azzedine Ounahi, shifting momentum decisively. Tsygankov then sealed the win in the 84th minute, assisted by Álex Moreno, capitalising on Real Sociedad’s defensive lapses.

Key substitutions influenced the flow, such as Real Sociedad bringing on Pablo Marín for Carlos Soler at 64 minutes to refresh midfield, though it couldn’t prevent the comeback. Yellow cards added tension, with Jon Aramburu booked for Real Sociedad in the 74th minute and Girona’s Bryan Gil cautioned at 60 minutes, followed by Azzedine Ounahi at 79 minutes, but these did not lead to further dismissals.

Real Sociedad lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Igor Zubeldia anchoring the defence and providing the assist for Gonçalo Guedes’ goal. Partnerships like Brais Méndez in midfield supported attacking moves, while substitutions such as Arsen Zakharyan replacing Gonçalo Guedes and Pablo Marín for Carlos Soler aimed to maintain energy in the latter stages.

Girona deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, allowing Viktor Tsygankov to thrive in an advanced role where he scored twice, supported by assists from Azzedine Ounahi and Álex Moreno. Midfield pairings helped control possession, with changes like Thomas Lemar replacing Iván Martín at 64 minutes and Yáser Asprilla for Bryan Gil at 77 minutes bolstering their attacking options.

Viktor Tsygankov earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his brace in the 76th and 84th minutes, which turned the game in Girona’s favour. Although he recorded no assists or big chances created, his three key passes highlighted his influence in breaking down Real Sociedad’s defence.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Girona (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Deportivo Alavés (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Villarreal (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Osasuna (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Elche (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Real Sociedad (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Elche (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Real Betis (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Deportivo Alavés (H)

Real Sociedad have just suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Girona, extending their poor run with three straight losses and leaving them in 15th place on 16 points. They need to bounce back quickly to avoid slipping further, especially after a mixed recent form that includes a win over Osasuna but draws and defeats elsewhere. Their next fixture is against Eldense on 2025-12-16 at 20:00, offering a chance to regain momentum against opposition whose current standing remains to be confirmed.

Girona have just claimed a 2-1 away win over Real Sociedad, boosting their position to 18th on 15 points after a victory that breaks a streak of one loss and two draws in recent league games. This result provides positive momentum as they aim to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. They face a tough test next against Atlético Madrid, who sit fourth on 34 points, on 2025-12-21 at 13:00.

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