Michel has stated Girona's goal for the season

Girona's head coach, Michel Sanchez, revealed that the team's goal for the season is to secure a spot in European competitions. He doesn't anticipate his team to compete for the championship title at the end of the season.

"You can think that it is the team's obligation because what has been done so far is very great, but the objective is not to continue in first position. It is to do a great year and try to reach Europe, which is already a very big goal for Girona," highlighted the red and white coach. Madrid, Barça and Atlético are made to fight for LaLiga" and Girona is not" quotes Michel Marca.

Girona has been the standout surprise of the first half of the Spanish league. Michel's team currently holds the second position, trailing only behind Real Madrid based on goal difference. The gap between Girona and the teams following them, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, is seven points.

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Their next fixture will be against Atletico on Wednesday, January 3, with the match set to commence at 21:30 Central European Time.