They gave him everything, the strong criticism of Luis Diaz in Liverpool “I have never liked them”

Girona were defeated on Tuesday, December 10, by Liverpool at Montilivi (0-1), in the sixth round of the Champions League, with a solitary goal from Mohamed Salah from the eleven meters that leaves Míchel's men virtually eliminated from the competition and keeps the English in the lead, who have 18 of 18 points.

A great Girona was not enough to steal the first points of the European season from Liverpool. Míchel's men competed on equal terms with the Premier League leader for most of the match, but the lack of success and an error in the form of a penalty by Donny van de Beek gave Liverpool the victory. Thus, the Catalans' chances of staying alive in the competition become even more complicated, while Liverpool strengthens its sole leadership.

After the break, the Girona side's first comeback was a shot from Danjuma, which forced Alisson to save again. An action that woke Liverpool up, who began to take control of the match. And then, a confused play inside Girona's area ended with Van de Beek stamping on Luis Díaz which, via VAR, ended in a penalty in favour of the Reds. Salah did not miss from the eleven metres.

The goal was like a bucket of cold water for a Girona side that was left without the ability to react despite there still being more than 25 minutes left. In fact, the clearest chance in the final stretch would come from Alexander-Arnold with a free kick that Gazzaniga saved with a great stretch.

Criticism of Luis Díaz's action

The controversial issue was the penalty, which for many was unclear, that was called in Liverpool's favour, and with which they won 1-0 against Girona.

Although the VAR was inclined to determine a penalty, the controversy remained completely ignited due to the way it was given. It was a stomp against the Guajiro, but not with enough intensity to be determined; this 'injustice' completely changed the history of the game.