Mallorca Vs Girona

Girona will be looking to recover from a series of setbacks as they continue their La Liga journey, with a crucial away fixture against Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Having suffered three consecutive defeats in all competitions, Girona's recent form has been concerning, and they are eager to bounce back. Their latest disappointment came in the form of a home loss to Liverpool in the Champions League, leaving them with little momentum heading into this match. On the other hand, Mallorca will be entering the contest on the back of their own struggles, having lost their last two La Liga games, including a 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo in their most recent outing.

For Mallorca, the recent stretch of results has been disappointing, especially after a promising end to November, where they secured back-to-back victories over Las Palmas and Valencia. The start of December, however, has been a struggle for Jagoba Arrasate's side, who have suffered back-to-back losses to Barcelona and Celta Vigo, conceding a total of seven goals in those games. This inconsistency has left them in a precarious position in the La Liga standings. After 17 matches, Mallorca have accumulated seven wins, three draws, and seven defeats, placing them eighth in the table with 24 points, just two points behind Villarreal in fifth place.

One of the main concerns for Mallorca this season has been their struggles in front of goal. Despite being defensively solid, conceding only 20 goals so far—one more than league leaders Barcelona—their offensive production has been lacking. They have scored just 16 goals in 17 matches, which is among the lowest in the league. However, their strong defensive record has kept them in contention for a spot in the top half of the table, and they will look to rely on that as they host Girona. Mallorca’s home form has been relatively mixed, with three wins, three draws, and three losses from their nine matches at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. As they face a Girona side that has had their own issues on the road, Mallorca will be hoping to seize the advantage and return to winning ways.

Last season, the corresponding fixture between these two teams saw Mallorca edge Girona 1-0, and with their opponents' current form, the Pirates will be the fresher side heading into this encounter. Girona, who have been engaged in European competition recently, have had little time to recover after their midweek Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The 1-0 loss at home to the Premier League side left Girona in a difficult position in the European competition, having accumulated just three points from six matches in the group stage. This disappointing result has only added to the team's woes, as they have now lost three consecutive games across all competitions. Their recent form has been troubling, as they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey on penalties by UD Logrones on December 4 before suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Real Madrid in La Liga the following weekend.

Michel's Girona have now lost four of their last five matches, a concerning run that has seen them drop to ninth place in the La Liga standings with 22 points from 16 matches. Their last victory came on November 23 against Espanyol, but since then, their form has been in freefall. Despite this, Girona are only four points behind Villarreal in fifth place, which indicates that they remain in the hunt for a European spot, should they be able to turn their fortunes around. A positive result against Mallorca would not only lift their spirits but would also set them up nicely for their final game of the year, a home match against bottom side Real Valladolid on December 20. 

The 2023-24 season was a historic one for Girona, as they finished third in La Liga, securing a spot in European competition for the first time in the club's history. However, this season has seen a noticeable drop in performance, and Girona now find themselves in a battle to remain competitive in the league. While they may not replicate the highs of the previous campaign, finishing in the top six would still represent a solid achievement for the club. With a squad full of talent and a history of exceeding expectations, Girona will need to find their rhythm quickly if they are to salvage something from this season. Their match against Mallorca is an opportunity to begin that recovery and show that they can still compete at the highest level in La Liga.