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Girona clinch promotion to La Liga

Girona have earned promotion to La Liga for the first time in their history following a scoreless draw with Real Zaragoza at their own Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.

Pablo Machin's men knew that a point would be enough to clinch second place in the table behind already promoted Levante and they managed to achieve just that following a match where neither side showed much attacking intent.

Sunday's results leave Girona three points clear of third-placed Getafe with one game remaining, but the Catalans hold the better head-to-head record having beaten their rivals in the race for promotion both home and away.

Former Inter striker Samuele Longo has played a key role in their successful 2016-17 campaign, scoring 14 goals.