Leganes and Girona played to a 1-1 draw Thursday, a result that does little to ease either side's concerns in the La Liga relegation fight. The contest at the Estadio Municipal Butarque saw both clubs seeking a needed victory to climb the table.
Girona FC, facing pressure after a poor run of form, took the lead in the second half through veteran striker Cristhian Stuani. His header in the 53rd minute followed a cross and momentarily lifted his side.
The lead held until late in the match. Leganes pressed for an equalizer and found it in the 91st minute. Munir El Haddadi netted the goal that pulled his team level just before the final whistle.
The draw extends Girona's winless streak in the top flight, compounding their struggles after a season where they had aimed for higher league placement. Away form remains a significant problem, with the club earning only a single point from their last six matches on the road before this game.
Leganes also saw their winless run continue, but securing a point against a direct rival at home could provide some measure of relief as the season nears its conclusion. The team has found goals hard to come by for much of the campaign.
This fixture was viewed as a relegation six-pointer, with both sides starting the day precariously positioned near the bottom of the standings. The shared points keep the gap between them narrow.
Leganes finished the match with ten men after Seydouba Cisse received a red card in the first half. Despite the man disadvantage, they were able to fight back and secure the late equalizer.
Looking ahead, Girona faces a particularly difficult schedule, with several teams from the upper half of the league still left to play. Navigating these remaining fixtures will determine their fate in the coming weeks.
