Yamal misses penalty, Echeverri row as Barcelona lose top spot | OneFootball

The night was marked by two names: Lamine Yamal’s missed penalty and the controversial play involving “Diablito” Echeverri.

Yamal had the chance to extend the lead, but from the penalty spot he hit the post, keeping Girona alive. Minutes later, the most debated moment arrived: Echeverri, who had come off the bench, was involved in the build-up to the 2-1 goal with an alleged stamp on Jules Koundé that neither the referee nor VAR penalized.

Barcelona, who had dominated possession and shots, ended up paying dearly for their lack of efficiency. Girona equalized and turned the game around at the end with Fran Beltrán, amid protests from the Barça bench led by Hansi Flick.

With the defeat, the new leader of La Liga is Real Madrid CF, who took advantage of Barcelona’s stumble and now sit two points clear at the top of the table.

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