A match in the round of 16 of La Liga was played at the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Girona defeated Barcelona 2-4 away, the top of the table changed hands, and more than 40,000 fans witnessed this night of shame.
At the beginning of the game, Barcelona showed a strong attack, but in the 12th minute, an assist from Tsigankov allowed Dovbik to break the deadlock and pull the score away. The entire Camp Nou stadium fell silent. However, just seven minutes later, Lewandowski's header quickly equalised the score, bringing a brief relief to Barcelona fans.
The first half was tense, but Girona took the lead again on two counter-attacks. Gutierrez's brilliant burst and Valeri Fernandez's cool push put Barcelona down 2-1 at half-time.
In the second half, Barcelona tried to regain dominance, but the attack failed to penetrate Girona's solid defence. Raphinha's free-kick and Gundogan's long-range shot didn't change the situation. On the contrary, Girona remained scrappy and scored twice in the second half with a team effort and superb attacking strategy, with two goals from Valeri Fernandez and Stuani. At 80 minutes, Barcelona was counterattacked by Girona 2-4.
After the match, more than 40,000 fans fell silent while the Girona players celebrated the incredible victory on the pitch. The top of La Liga also changed hands, and the big dark horse Girona surpassed Real Madrid and climbed to the top position, becoming one of the biggest surprises of the season.
Barcelona coach Xavi admitted in an interview after the game: "We really didn't play well enough in this game, we made too many mistakes. Girona deserved this win and we have to sum it up and try to get a good result in the next game. ”
The Girona coach said proudly: "We are not here to travel, we are here to win. The team played well and the players put in a lot of effort. This win means a lot to us and we will continue to work hard to keep it that way. ”
This game not only changed the landscape of the top of La Liga, but also made Girona a dark horse for the season. With their excellent teamwork, solid defense and efficient attack, they managed to outperform their formidable opponents and present a shocking victory for the fans.
La Liga is becoming more and more competitive, and Girona have declared themselves strong with this big victory. In the next game, fans will be more looking forward to whether this big dark horse can continue their magical performance and continue to write their own legend.