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A very reasonable scenario and I agree overall with your statement, that is the best way to stay in the top four of the standings amidst the dominance of Madrid, Barcelona and ATM. I'm trying to look at Girona match schedule in the next five weeks, Girona will face Almeria, Celta Vigo, Osasuna, Rayo Vallecano and Bilbao. In my view, Girona can still stay in the top four of the standings if their opponents are like that.
But we haven't seen Girona consistency throughout the season, and certainly didn't pay much attention to them before. What is clear is that Girona deserves to be the dark horse in La Liga this season, although personally I still have a little doubt that they can finish in the UCL zone.
Girona deserves praise for their performance this season, the nickname as a dark horse team deserves to be given to them after showing their best performance since the start of the season. Girona strength this season has provided new competition in the top four of the standings. Girona presence in a group that usually includes Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid has eliminated one other club on the list of teams that have entered the Champions League zone.
My prediction for Girona achievements this season is only limited to providing competition in the top four positions, they are not yet able to compete with Real Madrid or Barcelona for the La Liga trophy. Atletico Madrid which has always been between Real Madrid and Barcelona, has found it very difficult to break down the dominance of these two teams, especially Girona, who have just given a surprise this season.