UPDATE: In a shocking twist, Barcelona has fallen to Girona 2-1 after a devastating penalty miss from Lamine Yamal during their La Liga clash. The loss not only marks Barcelona’s second consecutive defeat but also leaves them two points behind Real Madrid in the title race.
This defeat comes just days after Barcelona suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey, escalating the pressure on coach Hansi Flick. Barcelona entered the match aiming to reclaim the top spot but now faces a brewing crisis, with fans and analysts questioning the team’s performance.
Barcelona initially celebrated when Pau Cubarsi scored the opening goal early in the second half, marking the club’s 100th goal in all competitions this season. This milestone made them the second club in Europe’s top five leagues to reach the century mark, following Bayern Munich.
However, Girona responded just minutes later, with Thomas Lemar equalizing after a slick setup by Vladyslav Vanat. The intensity escalated as both sides pressed for a decisive win, but it was Girona who clinched victory with a late goal from substitute Fran Beltran, sealing the match with only three minutes remaining.
Despite Joel Roca receiving a red card in the dying moments of the game, Girona’s victory ends a three-match winless streak and elevates them to 12th place in La Liga, now tied on points with Getafe. Meanwhile, the defeat leaves Barcelona’s title hopes hanging by a thread as they prepare for their next encounter.
The implications of this match are significant. Only a mere seven points now separate the teams from eighth to 18th place in La Liga, indicating a tight competition that adds to the urgency for Barcelona to recover quickly.
Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching how Hansi Flick and his team respond in their upcoming matches, as the pressure mounts both on and off the pitch. The next game could be pivotal in determining Barcelona’s trajectory this season.