, leaving the Catalan giants two factors behind arch-rivals Actual Madrid within the La Liga title race.
Barca have been anticipated to make gentle work of struggling Girona within the derby and leap above Madrid, who had taken a two-point lead following their win this weekend.
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Nevertheless, Girona shocked the reigning La Liga champions, claiming a memorable 2-1 win that would have been worse if not for Joan Garcia between the sticks.
Barca had the perfect alternatives within the opening half as Raphinha hit the publish with a vicious shot.
They then obtained a penalty name, however Lamine Yamal stepped up and hit the upright once more.
The Spaniard had a recreation to overlook as he additionally missed a one-on-one probability to make up for his botched penalty.
Nonetheless, Barcelona took the lead within the 59th minute by way of defender Pau Cubarsi, who stayed ahead following a nook.
He expertly guided a positive Jules Kounde cross into the again of the online.
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Sadly, that pleasure was short-lived. Thomas Lemar ghosted into the Barca backline, unperturbed, and stroked in a cross to attract the sport degree on 62.
Girona had their tails up and pushed onerous for a winner. Garcia made two point-blank saves to maintain his facet within the tie.
There was nothing he may do after Barca didn’t clear their traces within the 87th minute and allowed Fran Beltran to internet the winner.
The loss compounds a depressing week for Barcelona following a heavy loss to Atletico Madrid within the Copa del Rey.
Barca now discover themselves behind within the title race in opposition to a Madrid facet constructing steam for the second half of the season.
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They face a battle on their fingers to show the tide and usurp Madrid’s place on the league log.
Supervisor Hansi Flick should galvanise a workforce that’s struggling for type and confidence after two debilitating losses.