Girona returned to the peninsula to face Tenerife on matchday nine of LaLiga HyperMotion, but the visit ended in a 1-1 draw that left the Catalan with more doubts than satisfaction. Asprilla's early goal, which seemed to open the door to a promising night, became the only advantage that Quique Álvarez's team managed to maintain, while Tenerife took advantage of the opportunity to equalize and get closer to victory.
The game was decided in the first minutes. Asprilla, after his return from the international break, scored the first goal of the match. A cross from Álex Moreno came from a rebound that the Colombian converted with great speed and precision, scoring 4 minutes into the first half. Girona, with the advantage, tried to consolidate its dominance, but the visiting team showed resistance that allowed them to regain their balance. In the second half, Tenerife, with a more organized game and without the need to force anything, found the tie thanks to a goal from Enric Gallego, who took advantage of a cross from Nacho Gil and positioned himself inside the small area to beat Gazzaniga and score in the 28th minute.
The tie caused a change of pace in the match. Girona, who had shown good organization and fluid play in the first half, began to lose continuity and pressure in the center of the field. Tenerife, for its part, was more compact and took advantage of the spaces left by the Catalan. The injury to Gazzaniga, who was replaced by Krapyvtsov during the break, added an additional setback to a night that had started favorably for Girona. Quique Álvarez's team tried to regain the advantage with the entry of Bryan Gil, Van de Beek and Unai Hernández, but they were unable to substantially change the course of the match.
The final result left Girona in seventh position with 15 points, while Tenerife approached victory and maintained its position in the table. The tie also showed a pending issue for Girona: knowing how to maintain the advantage and control the game when they get ahead. Despite Asprilla's good performance and the entry of key players, the team failed to impose its game and lost control of the match. The next challenge for Girona will be to prove that they can maintain the advantage and turn it into a victory, while Tenerife will continue to look for a way to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them.