Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi showcased a stellar performance for Girona on Saturday during the 10th round of La Liga, reaffirming his resurgence and expanding influence within the Catalan club. Coming off the bench in the 59th minute with Girona trailing 2-0 against Real Oviedo, Ounahi dramatically changed the course of the game. He scored a spectacular goal and won a crucial penalty, enabling the Catalans to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw. «The Moroccan midfielder's exceptional display, marked by a goal and a drawn penalty, was pivotal in the team's comeback,» praised coach Míchel Sánchez after the match. Ounahi, who joined Girona this summer from Olympique de Marseille, had already shown glimpses of his potential in his initial La Liga outings. After an impressive stint with the Atlas Lions at the 2022 World Cup, he struggled to find consistency in France and was loaned to Panathinaikos last season, where he tallied five goals and seven assists in 35 matches. During his official unveiling at the Montilivi stadium, Ounahi expressed that playing in La Liga was a childhood dream and vowed to make a significant impact at Girona once he reached full fitness, a promise he is already starting to fulfill.
