Miguel Gutiérrez puts the confetti at the end of the year in Montilivi | Relief

The last game of a historic 2024, but where the tribute also demanded healing. Because those of Michelin 365 days, they have gone from dreaming of the highest under a style of play that bordered on perfection, to losing the horizon and falling to the ground. In the blink of an eye. And there is no better way to heal those wounds than the warmth of a home. Also with its rival, a “new” Valladolid that has to start from scratch. He arrived premiere of Diego Coccaafter a brave victory at home, but with the feeling that the suffering will be there until the last day. And even more so if at home there are only three points achieved this season.

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With five defenders, the Pucelano team was aware that Montilivi was going to suffer. And in just two minutes, a combination between Asprilla and Van de Beek He already gave the first warning to Hein. The resistance exercise grew as Girona saw attractiveness in the offensive game. In such a way that it was practically a schoolyard, with everyone behind the ball regardless of the change of positions. And in that game, The leader is Miguel Gutiérrez. Míchel's all-rounder, capable of being a winger, a winger… and a midfielder. Today, with another perfect pass to Blindgave more reasons to give him that freedom. But the Dutchman, in a semi-volley, did not reward the assist.

However, the '3' would score one of the last goals of the season. In a direct free kick on the edge of the area, looking for the top corner, the ball grazes the barrier and David López's knee, changing the trajectory to Hein's squad. Fortune, under insistence, fell in favor of Girona. And the bottle was instantly uncorked, leaving the line of 5 Pucelano defenders against the ropes. Once again, Miguel would arrive to raise his hand and score the second goal of the night. with another center of the house, surgical, in front of an Abel Ruiz that was licking at the far post. Montilivi wanted the tribute.

Valladolid could do little, just shout out for rest time. He resisted, but 15 minutes of rest could be insufficient given the situation. With a calmer start, practically enjoying their first minutes of possession in the game, Valladolid was breathing. But the feeling did not stop, Míchel's men had the dagger between their teeth ready. In just two pressures, the Pucelano team lost its brief role as dominator. Fear, or rather respect, brought him back to square one.

Girona's play, as happened in the first half, would bring them closer to the goal again. But the Pucelano goalkeeper, with a handball save, would save Bryan Gil's shot. There, Míchel would put Stuani and Danjuma. Because the best defense is attack. The stands, which left the cold aside for happiness, asked for the third. The insistence on ¾ of the field, and the physical wear and tear of the Pucelanos, invited this. On a dead ball, it would happen. Because David López would find 'La Cobra'which only had to put the inside of the boot to surpass Hein.

A 3-0 that says goodbye to the year with the most history, and with a bit of that essence that amazed everyone. Dominant, brave, and with punch in attack. But, most importantly, with the good flavor to lead the team to the European spot. Nothing to do with Diego Cocca, although he is aware of the scenario. Because Valladolid has many questions to answer in these days of rest. Lives are running out.