Incredible Cup miracle: fourth division Logroñés shocked Girona!

Incredible Cup miracle: fourth division Logroñés shocked Girona!

Las Gaunas, Spanien - An exciting chapter in football was written on December 6, 2024 in the Copa del Rey. The Spanish first division club FC Girona, with a market value of 216.5 million euros, experienced an unexpected defeat against the fourth -class UD Logroñés, whose squad is only estimated at 3.6 million euros. In a dramatic duel, Girona lost 3: 4 after they had a clear advantage in the regular season.

a hero from nothing

The crucial turn took place in added time when Logroñés-Kike Royo suffered a concussion after a collision with Gironas Cristhian Stuani and could not continue. Since the team had already exhausted his exchange quota, the 19-year-old full-back pole Arnau had to between the posts. This turned out to be a stroke of luck because Arnau, who inherited football from his late father Francesc Arnau, demonstrated his goalkeeper talent in this decisive phase and even parried a penalty from Abel Ruiz. Gironas Stuani later provided additional controversy with a failed shot that jumped behind the line because the referee did not decide on the goal.

Arnau left everything behind and became a celebrated hero of Logroñés, while he described his emotions with the words "It was a magical and unforgettable night". History was also magical for the fans because the sensation against a Champions League participant blew up all expectations. As the reporting of today.at and transfer market show, the rise of the fourth division club remains a memorable embarrassment for Girona, which not only have to deal with an unexpected departure, but also with the fact that they were overwhelmed by an unknown team.