Girona, Catalonia, is once again watching a tense end to the season, with former Girona FC player Kiko Ratón backing the club to stay in the top flight. Ratón, whose penalty in 2010 helped keep Girona in Segunda A, said he hopes an even more unlikely goal can save the team again.
On 22 May 2010, Girona FC faced Murcia in a decisive match. Ratón’s penalty secured a draw and ensured the club did not drop to Segunda B. It was his first and only goal for Girona, and it remains one of the most remembered moments in the club’s recent history.
Now 42, Ratón is following Girona’s current fight with clear emotion. Speaking to El Periódico, he said he has a lot of faith in the team and believes they will fight until the end to reach their target.
The former forward described the 2010 match as a huge moment under pressure, saying the goal changed his life. For Girona supporters, it also became a symbol of resilience, and of how one decisive action can shape a season.
As Girona’s campaign continues, the club’s fate will depend on the results ahead. Ratón’s comments add a familiar voice to the debate around survival, and a reminder of the last time Girona escaped relegation in dramatic fashion. For more local football coverage, see our news page.