Celta surprised Girona with a 1-0 victory at Municipal de Montilivi in the third round of the Spain - LaLiga Santander 2022-2023. The only goal of the match was scored by Iago Aspas at the 3rd minute of the second half. After a cross from Carles Pérez, Aspas was able to shoot from the penalty area and score in the rival's goal.
Iago Aspas was the standout player of the match. The Celta forward scored 1 goal, had 2 shots on target against Girona, and made 16 successful passes.
Another key player at Municipal de Montilivi was Carles Pérez. The Celta forward had 3 shots on target against Girona and made 22 successful passes.
The match was intense and had many interruptions on the field. There were 3 yellow cards: David López, Juanpe, and Renato Tapia.
Girona's coach, Miguel Sánchez Muñoz, fielded a 3-4-3 formation with Juan Carlos in goal; Santiago Bueno, David López, and Juanpe in the defensive line; Yan Couto, Yangel Herrera, Aleix García, and Miguel Gutiérrez in midfield; and Óscar Ureña, Cristhian Stuani, and Valentín Castellanos in attack.
On the other hand, Eduardo Coudet's team lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Agustín Marchesín in goal; Hugo Mallo, Joseph Aidoo, Unai Núñez, and Javier Galán in defense; Fran Beltrán, Renato Tapia, and Óscar Rodríguez in midfield; and Carles Pérez, Iago Aspas, and Franco Cervi in attack.
The match at Municipal de Montilivi was officiated by referee Carlos del Cerro Grande.
In the next round, Girona will visit Mallorca, while Celta will host Cádiz.
The home team is currently in 10th place with 3 points, while the away team reached 4 points and occupies the 8th position in the league.