La LigaThe start of the new season kicked off Barcelona andReal MadridThe situation of the two strong hegemons. However, it was surprising that an obscure team, Girona, rose to the occasion and challenged the dominance of the two giants. This weekend'sLa LigaIn the 16th round, Girona had a chance to beat Barcelona away and climb to the top of the table. And before that,Real MadridIt can only be a draw away from homeBetis, losing a one-point lead. After the start of the game, Girona leaned on DoveVicwithGundogan, and finally won 4-2 against Barcelona and reached the topLa Liga standings
Barcelona had just beaten Atletico Madrid in this game and will be hoping to close the gap on the leaders with this game. Just 3 minutes into the opening periodGundoganThe pass was hit on the arm of Girona's Eric Garcia and, although a bit controversial, the assistant referee (VAR) did not award a penalty. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Girona quickly broke the deadlock when Eric Garcia's long pass found Tsigankov, who crossed, DoveVicPush the ball to make it 1-0. However, the goal conceded did not disrupt Barca's rhythm. In the 18th minute, Cancelo crossed the penalty areaRaphinhaThe shot was saved by Girona goalkeeper Gasaniga. After 1 minute,RaphinhaCorner crosses,LewandowskiThe header equalized the score at 1-1. In the ensuing game, both sides had chances to open the scoring but neither could find the back of the net.
In the second half, Barcelona were hoping to equalise, but their attack did not have the desired effect. In the 80th minute, Girona launched a counterattack with a long pass from Gasaniga, Stuani's header was ferried, Valeri-FernándezAfter receiving the ball, Kounde calmly scored to make it 3-1. Although Barcelona were in stoppage time byGundoganHe scored with Stuani, but lost 2-4 and created two humiliations: the first defeat to Girona and the first defeat at home to Girona. With this victory, Girona overtook the overtakeReal Madrid, among othersLa LigaTop of the table, two points ahead.
Girona showed excellent form in this game, and their attack and defense caused a lot of problems for Barcelona. It is worth mentioning that Eric Garcia, a former Barcelona player, has performed well, not only assisting the team to score goals in the offensive end, but also showing excellent performances in the defensive end. Barcelona, on the other hand, had a big problem defensively, as they didn't pay enough attention to Girona's shots, resulting in a number of goals conceded. At the same time, Barcelona's offensive line also failed to make an effective breakthrough, and the overall performance was not satisfactory.
The match between Barcelona and Girona is a new seasonLa LigaA battle that is the focus of attention. As the defending champions, Barcelona are well aware of the importance of this game and will be hoping to close the gap on leaders Girona with a win. However, after the start of the game, Barcelona's attack did not develop quickly, but was seized by Girona to take the lead.
Girona showed great attacking quality from the start of the game. In the 13th minute, Eric Garcia's precise long pass broke through the Barcelona defense, and Tsygankov received the ball and crossed, DoveVicPush home to break the deadlock for Girona. Barcelona didn't react much after conceding the goal, still creating attacking chances with skillful passing. In the 18th minute, Cancelo crossed the penalty areaRaphinhaShot ahead of the Girona player, but was saved by the opposing goalkeeper. However, Barca's persistent efforts eventually paid off. After 1 minute,RaphinhaCorner crosses,LewandowskiJumped up and scored with a header to level the score at 1-1. It was a goal that gave Barcelona a renewed confidence.
However, in the games that followed, Girona showed quality that should not be underestimated. Their defence is well-organised and forms a big constraint on Barca's attack. Barcelona created chances but were unable to break down Girona's defence. Girona, on the other hand, seized the opportunity to take the lead again. In the 40th minute of the second half, Girona launched a quick counter-attack, Miguel-GutierrezDribble the ball straight into the box and shoot easily in the box. The goal conceded made Barcelona's situation even worse. In the end, Girona secured an important victory with a 4-2 win over Barcelona.
For Barca, the defeat was a big blow. Not only did they lose the game, but they also lost the position of the leader. It was the first time Barcelona have lost to Girona in their history and the first time they have lost at home to Girona. The loss of this game added suspense to Barcelona's championship ownership, and at the same time made Girona a dark horse in the championship race. It is worth mentioning that Girona's young player Miguel-GutierrezHe was outstanding in the game, not only scoring goals, but also showing quality in defence. And for Girona, the win was significant, not only for them to take the lead, but also to prove that they were thereLa Ligastrength. New season'sLa LigaThe league is in full swing and the competition for the title will be even more intense.