Girona 2–1 Barcelona: Late Beltrán winner stuns title hopefuls

Girona produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Barcelona 2–1, denting Hansi Flick’s side in the LaLiga title race after they squandered numerous chances. Barcelona had taken the lead just before the hour mark when Pau Cubarsí headed home Jules Koundé’s cross, but their advantage lasted only two minutes as Thomas Lemar quickly equalised for the hosts.

The visitors could have been ahead earlier, yet Lamine Yamal struck the post from the penalty spot late in the first half. Girona kept pressing and found the decisive moment in the 86th minute when substitute Fran Beltrán fired into the bottom corner, a goal confirmed after a VAR review despite Barcelona’s protests over a possible foul in the buildup.

Barcelona pushed for a late response, but Ronald Araújo missed their best chance in stoppage time. Even though Girona finished the match with ten men after a late red card, they held on for a famous victory that leaves Barcelona two points behind Real Madrid. The defeat highlighted Barcelona’s inefficiency in front of goal, managing just four shots on target from 27 attempts despite a strong attacking display.