Ex-Benfica man finds the net but struggles as Barcelona lose to Girona | OneFootball

Last night, Saturday, October 18, the Spanish league was back in full swing with a Catalan duel between Barcelona and Girona. In a match that ended with a hard-fought victory for the Catalans (2-1), the visiting team scored a goal through Axel Witsel, a midfielder who shone during his time at Benfica.

In a match full of emotions in Catalonia, Barcelona was ultimately saved by an unlikely forward, who resolved the match in the final moments. Meanwhile, Witsel, who recently saw his compatriot Lukebakio make his debut with the eagle on his chest, was a starter in the opponent's midfield.

Determined to present a different image after the thrashing by Sevilla (4-1), the Blaugrana started the match better, taking the lead in the 13th minute through Pedri. However, before halftime, Girona responded and Axel Witsel equalized the score in the 20th minute.

In the second half, Hansi Flick's team struggled to dominate the match with their play, as the visiting team managed to neutralize the Catalans' strengths. However, the solution was on the bench, and the German coach brought on Ronald Araújo... as a forward, and the center-back did the unexpected by scoring the winning goal just before the final whistle.

With this result, Barcelona returns to winning ways in the Spanish league, one week before facing Real Madrid in the much-anticipated El Clásico. With 3 more points added, the Blaugrana temporarily climb to the top with 22 points, as the Merengues still have a game to play.

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