Ukrainian midfielder Viktor Tsygankov played a pivotal role in helping Girona avoid defeat in their La Liga clash against Espanyol at the Nou Camp. The talented winger won a crucial penalty, which was calmly converted by Christian Stuani, ensuring that Girona walked away with a point. Tsygankov, who played the full 90 minutes, helped his team climb to 13th place in the Spanish league standings. Meanwhile, Espanyol, who dropped two valuable points, remain in 15th position, further adding to their struggle for survival in the top flight.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Espanyol - Girona 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Jofre Carreras, 49 (1:0); Stuani, 88 (penalty) (1:1)

Espanyol: García Jo.; Kumbulla; Cabrera L.; Gonzalez U. (Edu Expósito, 89); Král; Serrano Carlos; El Hilali; Lozano P. (Calero F., 88); Jofre Carreras (Tejero, 70); Jaen R. (Véliz, 90); Javi Puado (Roca, 90)
Bench: Fortuno; Sergi Gomez; Oliván; Aguado; Milla P.; Cheddira
Yellow Cards: Lozano P. 22; Edu Expósito 45; Javi Puado 45

Girona: Gazzaniga; Gutiérrez M. (Juanpe, 83); Martinez Ar. (van de Beek, 83); Blind; Tsygankov; Krejčí L. II.; Herrera Ya.; Martín I.; Arthur Melo (Portu, 69); Miovski (Stuani, 69); Gil B. (Danjuma, 76)
Bench: Juan Carlos; Krapyvtsov; Frances; López Da.; Solis Jhon; Asprilla; Misehouy
Yellow Cards: Krejčí L. II. 12; Gutiérrez M. 61; Gil B. 75