Ronald Araujo Gets 7/10 | Barcelona Players Rated In Their 2-1 Win against Girona | OneFootball

Barcelona fans experienced a dramatic afternoon in the LaLiga that ended with joy instead of frustration. The Catalan club has struggled for rhythm recently, but showed that persistence can change the course of any tense contest. At the Montjuïc, Girona looked ready to cause an upset.

Their energy and courage tested Barcelona’s defence early. The visitors never lost belief. From the start, both teams showed intent. They traded moments of brilliance and mistakes. Pedri opened the scoring for Barcelona after he glided across the box and struck the ball into the far corner with his left foot.

Girona hit back quickly when Axel Witsel levelled the score with a bicycle kick. Szczesny then stood firm and produced important saves that kept Barcelona in the game. Rashford, standing over a long-range free-kick, rattled the crossbar and left Girona unsettled.

The match flowed end to end, yet Girona missed chances that could have changed everything. Barcelona felt nervous before halftime but regrouped after the break. Flick saw a red card late in the game, which seemed to seal a draw. Then Ronald Araujo, coming off the bench, fired a low strike deep into stoppage time. That goal lifted Barcelona to the top of La Liga and reminded everyone that determination still defines champions.

FC Barcelona players rated after 2-1 win against Girona

BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 18: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Spotify Camp Nou on October 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Wojciech Szczesny – 8/10

He made two crucial first-half saves that stopped Girona from taking control.

Jules Kounde – 6/10

He stayed calm and reliable. He guided the back line through Girona’s pressure.

Eric Garcia – 6/10

He faced some uneasy moments but controlled his area well.

Pau Cubarsi – 6/10

He looked a little unsettled at times but defended with commitment.

Alejandro Balde – 6/10

He played with energy in spells but left space behind that Girona nearly punished.

Pedri – 7/10

He acted as the creative spark, scored with a smart finish, and stayed composed.

Frenkie de Jong – 7/10

He passed well and controlled possession, though Girona’s pressing limited him.

Marc Casado – 6/10

He worked hard but couldn’t impose himself consistently.

Lamine Yamal – 7/10

He stayed bright and active, though still short of his top form.

Toni Fernandez – 5/10

He struggled to make an impact before leaving at half-time.

Marcus Rashford – 6.5/10

He looked dangerous from set pieces and hit the crossbar with a stunning free-kick.

Fermin Lopez – 6.5/10

He added energy and purpose after coming on.

Roony Bardghji – 7/10

He looked lively and gave Girona defenders problems.

Andreas Christensen – 6/10

He helped steady the team late in the game.

Gerard Martin – 6/10

He supported the side and kept shape in the final minutes.

Ronald Araujo – 7/10

He came off the bench and scored the dramatic injury-time winner.

The victory gave Barcelona both relief and belief. It showed that the Catalan club still hold control at the top of the table.