Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi inspires Girona comeback win in San Sebastián

Azzedine Ounahi delivered another influential midfield performance as Girona secured a crucial 2-1 victory away to Real Sociedad on Friday night in San Sebastián.

The Moroccan international played a decisive role in the comeback, supplying the assist for Viktor Tsygankov’s equaliser before the Ukrainian winger went on to score the winning goal.

Ounahi’s vision, energy and control shaped the contest as Girona overturned an early setback to claim all three points.

Real Sociedad struck first during the opening half through Gonçalo Guedes, capitalising on a moment of hesitation in the Girona defence.

The hosts controlled long phases of the first period and pressed with intent, forcing Girona to defend deep and absorb pressure. Despite the early dominance, Sociedad failed to extend their advantage before the interval.

Girona returned after the break with renewed purpose and improved organisation. Ounahi immediately imposed himself in midfield, increasing the tempo and driving his side forward.

His sharp movement and intelligent positioning helped Girona recover possession more effectively and transition quickly into attack.

The equaliser arrived as Ounahi picked out Tsygankov with a precise pass, breaking through Sociedad’s defensive line.

Tsygankov finished confidently to restore parity and shift the momentum firmly in Girona’s favour.

The visitors continued to grow in confidence, with Ounahi orchestrating play and dictating the rhythm from central areas.

Girona maintained their pressure and refused to settle for a draw. Their persistence paid off when Tsygankov struck again, completing the turnaround and sealing a vital victory.

Ounahi remained at the heart of every decisive phase, combining defensive discipline with creative intent to keep Sociedad on the back foot.

The win represents Girona’s third league victory of the season and ends a difficult run that included two draws and a defeat.

The result lifts the Catalan side to 17th place in the table with 15 points, offering renewed belief as they look to climb away from the lower reaches of the standings.

For Real Sociedad, the defeat deepens an alarming slump. The Basque side now sit 14th with 16 points after suffering a third consecutive loss.

Despite a promising start, they struggled to regain control once Girona raised their level in the second half.

Ounahi’s display underlined his growing influence at Girona. His ability to combine work rate with creativity once again proved decisive, as he guided his team through a demanding away fixture and delivered a result that could shape their season.