Barcelona stumble at neighbours Girona | OneFootball

In a thrilling LaLiga EA Sports 25/26 match at the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi, Girona pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Barcelona 2-1. Despite Barcelona's dominance in possession and attempts, it was Girona who made the most of their opportunities to clinch a vital win in the 24th fixture of the championship.

The game swung into life in the second half when Barcelona took the lead in the 59th minute through Pau Cubarsí, who executed a perfect shot into the top right corner after receiving a cross from Jules Koundé. However, the joy was short-lived as Girona responded immediately. Just two minutes later, Thomas Lemar found the net with a close-range effort, leveling the score at 1-1 with an assist from Vladyslav Vanat.

As the match seemed to be heading towards a draw, Girona's Fran Beltrán turned the game on its head in the 85th minute with a decisive goal. Receiving a pass from Joel Roca, Beltrán's right-footed shot found the left corner of the net, putting Girona ahead. This goal came shortly after Barcelona's Lamine Yamal missed a crucial penalty in the first half, adding to Barcelona's frustrations.

Despite having 70% possession and creating numerous chances, Barcelona could not find the equalizer, and Girona held on for a memorable victory. The match ended on a sour note for Girona as Joel Roca received a red card in stoppage time, but it did little to dampen the spirits of the Girona fans who celebrated a significant triumph over their Catalan rivals.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Missed opportunity. Lamine Yamal from Barcelona took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Raphinha.

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Opportunity wasted. Raphinha from Barcelona attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.

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Opportunity wasted! Ferran Torres from Barcelona took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide. Raphinha provided the assist.

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Opportunity wasted. Raphinha from Barcelona attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Gerard Martín.

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Opportunity wasted. Fermín López from Barcelona takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar.

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Opportunity wasted. Viktor Tsygankov of Girona attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a free kick.

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Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) fails a penalty-kick!

Barcelona takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Girona. Pau Cubarsí finds the net with a shot from the center of the box, sending the ball into the top right corner. The assist comes from Jules Koundé, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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GOAL Barcelona: Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona) scores!

Pau Cubarsí scores goal number 1 in the competition (20 matches) Pau Cubarsí scores goal number 3 for his team (114 matches)

It's now Girona 1, Barcelona 1. Thomas Lemar scores for Girona with a left-footed shot from close range into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Vladyslav Vanat.

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GOAL Girona: Thomas Lemar (Girona) scores!

Thomas Lemar scores goal number 2 in the competition (15 matches)

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Opportunity wasted! Lamine Yamal from Barcelona attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Frenkie de Jong.

Girona takes the lead 2-1 against Barcelona. Fran Beltrán finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist came from Joel Roca.Girona takes the lead 2-1 against Barcelona. Fran Beltrán scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner of the net. The assist comes from Joel Roca.

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GOAL Girona: Fran Beltrán (Girona) scores!

Fran Beltrán scores goal number 1 in the competition (14 matches)

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Opportunity wasted! Roony Bardghji from Barcelona attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.

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Red Card for Joel Roca (Girona)

Joel Roca has now picked up 0 red in the competition (20 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match