In just two years of difference, the market value of Girona's squad has devalued by more than two hundred million euros: it has gone from 297.90 in the 2023-24 season to 68.60 in 2026-27 —the highest in the Second Division, mind you—. The sporting aspect, of course, has suffered and has gone from competing in the Champions League to returning to the Second Division, where this Saturday they will visit Sporting (16:15 hours, LaLigaTV Hypermotion).

1. On Saturday night, the sporting drama culminated. Girona drew at home with Elche and was relegated to the Second Division. If Lemar's shot against the post had gone in, the big party in Plaça del Vi would have lasted two days. But when football really hangs by a thread, it's a sign that things haven't been done well. This bad run at the end of the season (no wins in the last eight games, 4 points out of a possible 24) has been practically symmetrical to a start of the season with continuous stumbles. The condemnation has been the meager 41 points achieved. A year ago, also with 41 points, Girona managed to save themselves by playing with fire. On this occasion, there has been no luck, and the fans, at the end of the match, pointed to the stands and oscillated between expressions of condolence and criticism of the players.