Ex-Palmeiras man Vitor Reis shines as Girona beat Barcelona in La Liga | OneFootball

Girona defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the 24th round of La Liga, in a performance marked by the defensive solidity of Brazilian defender Vitor Reis. A former Palmeiras player and belonging to Manchester City, the defender was crucial in holding off the Catalan pressure, especially in the final minutes of the match.

Vitor finished the match without being dribbled past, made 10 clearances — the highest individual number in the game — and totaled 14 defensive actions, numbers that highlight his direct impact in containing the opponent's shots and infiltrations. His efficiency in individual duels was one of the high points of his performance.

The performance earned praise from the Spanish press. The Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo described the Brazilian as “Imperial! A machine at winning duels in the area!” On social media, European fans also praised the defender. “Colossal match by Vitor Reis. In every sense of the word. What a center-back!” posted one user.

With regularity and a sequence as a starter, Vitor Reis has become the under-20 player with the most minutes played in La Liga this season, surpassing names like Lamine Yamal and Arda Güler. The choice for Girona was based precisely on the projection of playing time and competitive development, a criterion considered fundamental for his growth.

Among Brazilians playing in the Spanish Championship, the defender leads in minutes played. Within the Girona squad, he ranks first in clearances per game (6.1) and aerial duels won (43). Additionally, he boasts a 92% pass accuracy, the second-best rate on the team.

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