Strong emotions are intense psychological and physiological reactions such as fear, extreme joy, anger, or amazement, often experienced in high-risk situations, adventures, or significant life changes. It's said that these experiences activate the nervous system, release adrenaline, and generate a feeling of alertness or intense pleasure. Almost 100% of those who attend a Girona match wholeheartedly agree with these statements, knowing full well the stakes they face when the weekend arrives and their team takes to the pitch. In 2026, Míchel's team, along with Elche, has decided the most matches, for better or for worse, after the 85th minute. Up to 5 of the 10 matches they've played since the start of the new year—half of them—have tested the hearts of the fans, who are already accustomed to heart-stopping moments in recent seasons. Because nobody ever knows what's going to happen in a Girona match, which can even lead to surreal comebacks or events that would be illogical elsewhere, just when the game seems settled. At Montilivi, no one can take anything for granted before the final whistle, because there are enough historical precedents to remind us of the famous saying, "Don't say wheat until it's in the sack and tightly tied." They know this well in Girona.

When Ounahi's shot, after hitting the woodwork, found the back of the net, the joy took a few seconds to erupt. Before that, there was a silence, accompanied by suspicious glances. It didn't take long to break, perhaps two or three seconds, no more. Just enough time to confirm that nothing would spoil it, that no foul or offside could negate the magic. The same almost happened with the final whistle, even though victory had eluded Bilbao (1-1). Because few were giving a damn about a positive result for Girona. Perhaps, to be honest, not even they. Everyone took a deep breath on the way to the locker room. Especially Míchel, who had a huge weight lifted.