Girona Qualifies For Champions League, Michel Sanchez: We Make History

JAKARTA - Coach Michel Sanchez praised the players Girona who had m

print history as he managed to qualify for the first time in the Champions League next season.

Girona is currently second in the La Liga standings with 74 points, one point ahead of Barcelona in third place and seven points ahead of Atletico Madrid in fourth place.

"All the praise we give to Girona's players. They have been included in Girona's history book," Michel Sanchez said as reported by AFP on Sunday.

Michel Sanchez's praise was not excessive, because Girona did not only qualify for the Champions League, but was able to compete with the two giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Albirrojos was even able to embarrass Barcelona 4-2 in Saturday (4/5) night La Liga matches.

Michel Sanchez said Girona's main target for next season will increase, namely presenting trophies.

"Winning a trophy with Girona is the next step, but it's quite a tough challenge," said the coach.

"We also have chances in the Champions League," said the former coach Rayo Vallecano and Huesca.

"We will compete in the Copa del Rey and the league. That is the next step the club must take, even though it is still a dream," he concluded.