High-flying Girona will face a test of their title credentials when they welcome Atletico Madrid to Estadi Municipal de Montilivi for Wednesday's La Liga contest.
While Girona are sitting alongside Real Madrid at the top of the table, Atleti are seven points adrift in third position.
The only slight disappointment for the surprise package is that they missed the chance to finish 2023 as the outright leaders after giving up a slender advantage to draw 1-1 with Real Betis in their final match before the break.
While Artem Dovbyk may have seen his effort cancelled out by German Pezzella's 88th-minute equaliser, the Ukrainian's strike represented Girona's 42nd league goal of the season, making them the top-flight's highest scorers by a three-goal margin.
After wrapping up the calendar year with an away draw, Michel's side will return to Catalonia for their first match of 2024, and they will be desperate to continue their fine home form after winning four of their last five matches at Montilivi (D1).
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