Villarreal's pressing intensity against Girona's struggling buildup will decide this one—watch how Baena and Parejo suffocate MĂchel's midfield.
The Yellow Submarine sits third for a reason. Eighteen wins from 29 matches doesn't happen by accident, and their home form at El Madrigal has been suffocating. Girona's barely treading water at 8-10-11, and their away record tells an even uglier story. They've lost composure in big moments all season.
Here's the thing: Villarreal won't just win—they'll dominate possession and make Girona chase shadows for 90 minutes. Marcelino's side is too organized, too clinical in transition. Girona might nick a goal from a set piece, but it won't matter.
**Villarreal 3-1.** Book it.
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