Girona vs Barcelona provided one of the most heart-throbbing outcomes of the La Liga season as Girona FC pulled off FC Barcelona in a 2 to 1 comeback victory at the Estadi Montilivi. The outcome was a grave setback to the aspirations of Barcelona getting back to the summit of La Liga.
Barcelo began the game dominating. Their death was sudden and their movement brought about premature difficulties. The usual problem of bad finishing came back, however. Raphinha hit the post, and Lamine Yamal also hit the woodwork with a controversial decision of the referee just before the halftime. Barcelo went into the break frustrated even though it was a dominant one.
The breakthrough did come in the 59 th minute. A short corner by Jules Kounde lifted Pau Cubarsi in the air, and he directed his head into the net. At that time Barcelona was on the verge of controlling the derby.
Girona answered as nearly as possible. That was only three minutes later when Thomas Lemar completed steadily following a risky ball by Vladyslav Vanat. The equaliser transformed the atmosphere in Montilivi.
Since that time Girona became self-confident. Bryan Gil showed his speed on several occasions to expose the high defensive line of Barcelona. Joan Garcia, who played as a goalkeeper, was able to save Girona with some essential saves.
The turning point was during the 87 th minute. It was initiated by Joel Roca and followed by the calm and composed finish by Fran Beltran into the bottom corner. The fans of Girona jumped at Barcelona which could not react even to a missed late penalty.
The loss puts Barcelona second to third leaders in the leagues (Real Madrid) and Girona to the 12th position and out of the relegation threats.
