The rivalry between Barcelona and Girona is considered the highlight in round 16 La Liga is decisive in the championship race. Coach Xavi fielded the best strikers, including Raphinha Lewandowski Felix.
Minute 90+2 Ilkay Gundogan rekindled hope for a point for Barcelona, but in the last seconds of extra time, Cristhian Stuani accurately scored, sealing a jubilant 4-2 victory for Girona against Barcelona.
The defeat in the Catalan derby left Barcelona still ranked 4th in La Liga 2023-24 with 34 points while Girona took the top spot with 41 points, 2 points ahead of second-place team Real Madrid.
Playing lineup
Barcelona: Pena; Kounde Araujo Christensen (Balde 65′) Cancelo; De Jong Gundogan Pedri (Fermin 80′); Raphinha (Torres 65′) Lewandowski Felix (Yamal 65′).
Goal: Lewandowski (19′) Gundogan (90’+2)
Girona: Gazzaniga; Garcia Lopez Blind; Couto (Valery 78′) Martin (Solis 87′) A. Garcia Gutierrez; Tsygankov (Portu 78′) Savio; Dovbyk (Stuani 73′).
Goals: Dovbyk (12′) Gutierrez (40′) Valery (80′) Stuani (90’+5)
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