David Lopez's name will forever be etched in Girona history after he scored their first Champions League goal, but there was little cause for celebration for the defender after self-inflicted wounds led to a 3-2 home defeat to Feyenoord. (More Football News)
Girona’s maiden Champions League campaign started with a 1-0 loss at Paris Saint-Germain two weeks ago,🥀 with goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga scoring a lat𓆏e own goal.
On Wednesday, two more own goals, as well as a missed﷽ penalty, saw them lose 3-2 to Feyenoord to remain without a point in Europe's premier club competition.
After just two games in the competition, Girona have already equalled ꦬthe record for the most own goals conceded in a single Champions League campaign, matching Fenerbahc♊e in 2007-08.
However, Mi𝔍chel's men had enough chances t🐼o take something from the game, a fact that was not lost on Lopez.
"It was a great game for the spectators in which we did everything possible to win. We created chances, we have to keep going, iܫt's a shame," he told reporters.
"During the match we were receivin🍬g small blows that slowed us down. But I am left wiꦇth the belief that we did not give up at any time."
Girona may be left with a feeling of🌄 what might have been, having enjoyed a 64% possession share and attempted 13 shots at goal.
N🌄ext up in the Champions League, they have a home fixture against Sl꧒ovan Bratislava, a chance to kick-start their European season.
𓄧"In the next match we have to keep the th🅷ree points here no matter what. We have enough quality in the squad to be able to do it," Lopez said.
