"Nine points." Girona coach sets ambitious goals for his team to qualify for the Champions League

Yesterday, in the 32nd round of the Spanish La Liga, Girona hosted Cadiz. The hosts easily dealt with their opponents, thrashing them 4-1.

Thanks to this victory, Girona managed to secure participation in European competitions next season. At the very least, Michel's team will participate in the Conference League. However, with six matches remaining in the season, Girona still has a chance to compete for a spot in the Europa League or UEFA Champions League.

After the match, Girona's sensational head coach, Michel, couldn't contain his excitement. He reflected on the journey his team has undertaken recently. His words, as reported by Marca, resonate deeply:

"Today is a day to celebrate and to witness the club's project over the past years. These players have entered history, and they deserve praise.

This is a historic achievement, but we want to take another step forward. We have a good advantage, and we want to make it count. I remember those who have been with us the longest; they suffered in the Segunda, and now look where we are."

He also commented on the possibility of his team participating in the UEFA Champions League next season:

"We are nine points away from participating in the Champions League. We are confident that with nine points, we will be a Champions League team. It's important to take it game by game. We are capable of winning any match, and any opponent can defeat us if we don't give our 100%. Let's celebrate today, and on Tuesday, we'll think about Las Palmas."

Girona will be participating in European competitions for the first time. Ahead of Michel's team lie matches against Las Palmas, Barcelona, Alaves, Villarreal, Valencia, and Granada. As the coach himself noted, his team needs to secure nine out of the possible eighteen points to guarantee themselves a spot in the Champions League.

One can easily trace the change in Girona's coach rhetoric, who at the start of the season spoke about the need to retain their La Liga status, then, after an incredible start, mentioned that their goal remained unchanged. Only after his team accumulated 40 points, considered necessary for retaining their place in the elite division, did he begin to discuss the possibility of European competition, and now, he's already talking about the Champions League.