Girona FC are LaLiga leaders after a 4-2 win against Barcelona
Girona FC are LaLiga solitary leaders after winning 4-2 against Barcelona and moving 2 points clear of Real Madrid.
Girona came to visit Barcelona at Montjuic to regain their status as LaLiga leaders. On the other hand, Barcelona wanted to cut ground in the chase for the lead. With Real Madrid tying with Real Betis this was a great opportunity for both clubs.
Both teams came into the field very strong attacking one after the other. The match was a very intense but entertaining game. Girona FC managed to take the early lead however, it was quickly equalized by Barcelona.
The intensity never went down and before the end of the first half, Miguel Gutiérrez gave back the lead to the visiting team. This Catalan derby had taken a surprising turn.
Barcelona was expected to come a lot stronger than their rivals in the second half, however, the story didn’t change. Girona kept up the good attack and it paid off. The scored the third one leaving Barca with almost no hope.
A light shined back when Barcelona scored in the aggregated time but this didn’t last since Cristhian Stuani gave Girona FC the two-goal difference back.
The match ended with an incredible show of performance by Girona FC and a lot to think about for Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona.
This is the first time they’ve beaten Barcelona in LaLiga history and shows why they are and deserve the number one slot this season. If they can keep this up they might achieve what many thought impossible, the title of LaLiga Champions.
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