Girona lose ground with 1-0 defeat at Getafe
GETAFE: Girona lost 1-0 at Getafe on Saturday, with a first-half goal from teenager Jesus Santiago, leaving their hold on second place in the La Liga standings in jeopardy.
The Catalans slipped further back in the title race and stand on 62 points, 10 behind leaders Real Madrid and one clear of third-placed Barcelona, who visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
“I have no words to describe this defeat. We came here for the three points that were very important and we couldn’t get them,” Girona forward Savio said.
“We knew it was going to be very difficult. We worked hard this week but it wasn’t enough. Now it’s time to carry on and raise our heads.”
The hosts grabbed the lead in the 33rd minute through a fine passing move, with Ilaix Moriba finding Santiago unmarked inside the box for an easy finish and his first goal in the Spanish top flight.
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