Girona is no longer recognizable.

Coach Michel is powerless to bring Girona out of the crisis.

The cheers at the Montilivi stadium have died down. Girona, the team that shook Europe last season, are in danger of falling into the abyss after a humiliating 1-3 defeat to Real Betis at home in round 32 of La Liga in the early morning of April 22.

Just three points above the relegation zone, Míchel's team are facing a harsh reality. Girona are no longer a team that opponents have to be wary of - they have become easy prey for any opponent in La Liga.

Right from the first minutes of the match, a heavy atmosphere covered the Montilivi stadium when Johnny Cardoso of Betis comfortably headed into the Girona net from an unmarked corner kick. This psychological blow completely destroyed the spirit of the players in white.

"This is not the Girona we used to know," said one disappointed fan. "They played like a team without soul."

Before the end of the first half, Betis increased the score to 3-0 thanks to goals from Antony and Isco, causing all the home team's hopes to disappear like sea foam. The whole Montilivi stadium fell silent, many fans left early to not be able to witness any more heartbreaking scenes.

Girona's decline is all the more astonishing when compared to last season's results. Less than a year ago, the Catalan team was a phenomenon in European football with its beautiful play and impressive results.

"We seem to be witnessing two different clubs," Spanish media commented. "Last season's Girona attacked fiercely, confidently and with great character. Girona now are a shadow of their former selves."

Girona's happy moments are too few now.

The current situation is particularly painful for coach Míchel - the man who built the miracle Girona. He is now equaling the sad record of 10 consecutive matches without a win in La Liga, an unbelievable number for a strategist once hailed as one of the best coaches in the league.

Girona's biggest problem isn't just results, it's the way they play. The team has completely lost the identity that makes them special.

Gone are the slick short passes, gone are the slick combinations, and most importantly - gone is the tireless fighting spirit. Girona now play like a team that has resigned themselves to their fate.

"We don't recognise this team anymore," said one loyal fan, tears in his eyes. "We can accept defeat, but we cannot accept surrender like this."

In the gloomy picture, veterans like Portu and Stuani still emerged as a ray of light at the end of the tunnel. These two experienced players still fought tirelessly until the last minute, showing the courage and spirit of true warriors.

Will their fighting spirit be enough to inspire the rest of the team? With just six games left in the season, Girona need a revolution in both their playing style and their mentality.

"We have to change immediately," coach Míchel affirmed in the post-match press conference. "I still believe in my players, but we need to act now."

The clock is ticking. Girona still have a chance to avoid disaster, but they must get back on their feet - otherwise their La Liga dream will end in bitterness.

Source: https://znews.vn/khong-con-nhan-ra-girona-post1547837.html