Girona vs Real Betis

Girona’s alarming slump in form has left them dangerously close to the La Liga relegation zone, with just four points separating them from the bottom three. Since their 2-1 victory over Las Palmas in early February, Michel’s men have gone nine league matches without a win—putting them at risk of matching their longest-ever winless streak in the top flight, a 10-game run from the 2018-19 season.

Their recent struggles have included a dismal sequence of three straight defeats, followed by three consecutive draws, before another wave of losses. Among the low points was a crushing 4-1 defeat to Catalan giants Barcelona, followed by a frustrating 1-0 home loss to Alavés. Their most recent setback came in a narrow 2-1 defeat against Osasuna, marking their fifth loss in six away fixtures.

With just seven games remaining, Girona’s survival bid looks increasingly difficult—five of their upcoming opponents are currently in the top half of the table. If they are to extend their three-season stay in La Liga, they must quickly rediscover their winning form.

Betis Riding High Ahead of Crucial Clash

In stark contrast to their hosts, Real Betis arrive in Montilivi in high spirits after securing a historic place in the Europa Conference League semi-finals. A 1-1 draw against Jagiellonia Bialystok in Poland sealed a 3-1 aggregate victory, with Cedric Bakambu netting his seventh goal of the competition. Their reward is a last-four showdown with Fiorentina, keeping their European dreams alive.

Further boosting morale is the news that La Liga has secured an additional Champions League spot for next season, giving Betis renewed hope of qualifying for Europe’s elite competition. However, Manuel Pellegrini’s side still faces an uphill battle, sitting three points behind fifth-placed Villarreal after a narrow 2-1 defeat to them last weekend.

Despite that setback, Betis remain a formidable force on the road, unbeaten in their last three away league matches. They also have the chance to equal their best scoring streak of the 21st century, having found the net in 12 consecutive La Liga games since their goalless defeat to Real Valladolid in January.

As Girona fight for survival and Betis chase European football, Monday’s clash promises high stakes for both sides.

Real Betis, who advanced to the Conference League semi-finals in the middle of the week, will focus on their attempt to qualify for the Champions League when they visit Montilivi on Monday to play Girona in La Liga.

The hosts will start the match in 16th place in the rankings, while Los Verdiblancos are in sixth place.

Girona is fighting to maintain their top-flight standing rather than attempting to earn European participation for a second consecutive season, around three months after playing AC Milan and Arsenal in the Champions League league phase.