Girona vs Real Madrid, LaLiga: Why you can't miss the top of the table clash in Spanish League?

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When the season started in August, if someone had to predict the standings of LaLiga at the end of September, almost everybody would have picked either Real Madrid or Barcelona at the top of the table.

But as we head into the 8th match week of this season, it is Girona FC, who are sitting pretty at the summit of LaLiga table. They are currently on 19 points after seven games, while Real Madrid are just behind them on 18 points playing the same number of games.

Girona FC vs Real Madrid: Five reasons you can't miss

Girona are set to welcome Real Madrid on Saturday (September 30) at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. And as the two teams lock horns, here are the five reasons why this match is a must-watch.

Girona FC: Real Madrid's Nemesis

Real Madrid haven't been able to secure a win in their last three encounters with Girona FC. The Catalan team has triumphed twice and managed to secure a draw against Madrid, including a significant 4-2 win on their own turf.

In their first-ever game against Real Madrid, following their initial promotion to top-tier Spanish football, Girona FC celebrated a home win with a 2-1 score in October 2017. The last victory for Real Madrid at Montilivi was back in August 2018, with Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos finding the net in a 4-1 victory.

Brazilian Stars on Show

Two Brazilian sensation are set to take centre stage in the match between Girona and Real Madrid.

Savinho, real name Savio Moreira de Oliveira, has been making waves in the league this season, scoring twice and assisting four goals in Girona FC's first seven matches. Savinho and fellow Brazilian Vinicius are seen as two of the league's best dribblers and will share the pitch at the upcoming match.

In addition to these two, the face-off will include other Brazilian players including Rodrygo and Yan Couto, none of whom are above the age of 23, yet have already made substantial impressions.

Youthful and Talented Girona FC

With an average player age of 26.3, Girona FC possesses one of the youngest teams in the league. The team's coach, Míchel, is the fifth youngest coach in the league, contributing to the appeal of Girona FC as an exciting football project.

Using a blend of youthful energy and veteran experience in his starting eleven, Míchel has nurtured talent such as Real Madrid alumnus Miguel Gutierrez, along with Arnau Martinez, Yan Couto and rising star Savio.

Maintaining Momentum before El Clasico

Aware of a challenging month ahead due to a packed schedule, Real Madrid are keen to build momentum before El Clasico against FC Barcelona towards the end of October at Estadio Olímpico.

LaLiga Summit beckons

Girona and Real Madrid both will have an opportunity to either sustain or claim the top status in the league table. A win for the home team will keep them at the summit, while a Real Madrid victory ensures their possession at the zenith.