Christian Stuani’s late goal gave Girona a 3-2 win over Real Betis on Sunday, putting the team on track to qualify for the Champions League. Michel Sanchez’s side have suffered a serious dip in form after having been close to leaders Real Madrid in the title race for most of the season, but Stuani’s goal helped them win in eight games ’s third victory. Two errors by David Lopez allowed Betis forward Willian Jose to score twice and Girona striker Artem Dovbik scored twice, but veteran Uruguayan striker Stuani Have the final say.

Third-placed Girona is nine points ahead of fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao, with the Basque side traveling to Real Madrid later on Sunday, while fifth-placed Atletico Madrid are 10 points adrift. against Villarreal on Monday.

With eight games remaining, Girona is seven points behind Real Madrid and two behind second-placed Barcelona, ​​who beat Las Palmas on Saturday.

“Until (qualification) is determined, we will continue to work hard and prepare for the games as if they are the last games,” Stuani told DAZN.

“We’re on a good path to have a historic year and let’s end it in the best way possible.”

In the rainy Montilivi Stadium, the two teams fought fiercely in the opening stage, but did not create many chances.

Eventually, the home team had a chance to break the deadlock when Chady Riad received a header from Dov Bik.

The Ukrainian calmly converted the penalty after 36 minutes to give his team the lead, but they did not hold on to their lead for long.

In stoppage time, Lopez accidentally passed the ball, Jose quickly shot from more than 30 yards away, and Paul Gazzaniga missed the shot.

Girona regained the lead after a great move from Dov Bik. The striker scored his 16th goal after 65 minutes for Porto, making him joint top scorer in La Liga with Madrid’s Jude Bellingham.

Betis quickly equalized after Lopez made another mistake. Once again, Jose was the beneficiary.

The defender stuck out a leg behind him and tried to hook the cross, but without success, Jose controlled the ball and fired home.

Girona looked set to drop more points until Stuani fired in from close range in stoppage time after his first shot was saved.

“Fortunately, the goal at the end gave us the points,” Stuani added.

“It’s a unique feeling, hard to explain, but the most important thing is the three points for the team.”

In the end, the fans celebrated wildly in the pouring rain, and their European dream took another step closer to reality. It would be a remarkable achievement for a club that is only in the top flight for the fourth season in its history.