All right all right, let's get into it, we've got Girona, who are the favorites coming into this one, pitted against the tenacious Athletic Club. Now we've seen some spark from both goaltenders in this one. For the Athletic Club, we've got the trusty hands of Julen Agirrezabala, who's been quite the reliable figure with a 6.88 rating and 8 saves this season. Not too far behind, we've got Alex Padilla with a 6.60 rating. On the other side of the field, Girona's iron curtain is guarded by Paulo Gazzaniga posting a 6.75 rating this season.
Moving off the net, let's talk about the guys making plays on the field. From Athletic Club, Daniel Vivian has a 7.57 rating. Keep an eye out for him folks. An even bigger asset to Athletic Club is the ever-consistent Unai Núñez, and Gorka Guruzeta. These guys are not shy when it comes to goal scoring.
Now, Girona are not left in the shadows with their squad of heavy hitters, Daley Blind leading the pack with a 7.25 rating. Yangel Herrera isn't far behind, and Miguel Gutiérrez is another name for the books.
Looking at their head-to-head record, Athletic Club might have the upper hand taking into account past encounters. However, Athletic Club's recent run hasn’t been exactly a walk in the park. On the other side, Girona's streak tells a similar story.
Taking all details into account, my dry wit and sense of humor suggest Girona might pull off a slim win. But let's not kid ourselves; we're in for one unpredictable showdown.
Albert’s Prediction: Girona by 1