Yamal misses penalty, Echeverri stirs controversy: Barça lose top spot | OneFootball

The night was marked by two names: Lamine Yamal's missed penalty and the controversial play by "Diablito" Echeverri.

Yamal had the chance to extend the lead, but from the penalty spot, he hit the post and kept Girona alive. Minutes later, the most debated action occurred: Echeverri, who had come off the bench, was involved in the play leading up to the 2-1 for an alleged stomp on Jules Koundé that neither the referee nor VAR sanctioned.

Barcelona, which had dominated in possession and shots, ended up paying dearly for the lack of effectiveness. Girona equalized and turned it 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, which took advantage of Barcelona's stumble and is now two points ahead in the standings.

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