Girona continued their incredible start to the season as they were victorious over rivals Barcelona in the Catalan derby.
Match Report
La Blaugrana were unable to find a late response against their Catalan neighbours as the visitors reclaimed top spot in the table.
Artem Dovbyk’s composed early finish ensured a shock lead for Girona against their illustrious hosts before Polish veteran Robert Lewandowski powered home a corner to drag Barcelona level.
However, there was to be an El Clasico themed twist before the interval, as former Real Madrid defender Miguel Gutierrez rocketed home his first goal for Girona, to re-establish their lead.
Barcelona created a string of chances after the restart, but Girona substitute Valery Fernandez capitalised on some poor defending from the hosts, to clinch victory for his side.
Ilkay Gundogan poked home a consolation for Barcelona in added time, but there was no dramatic rally, as Lewandowski missed a key chance in the final seconds, and Cristhian Stuani made it four for Girona.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
12' GOAL! Barcelona 0-1 Girona (Artem Dovbyk)
19' GOAL! Barcelona 1-1 Girona (Lewandowski)
29' Gutierrez's shot wide out
32' Cancelo's shot stopped
40' GOAL! Barcelona 1-2 Girona (Miguel Gutiérrez)
51' De Jong's shot stopped
57' Gundogan's long shot stopped
68' Gundogan's shot wide out
80' GOAL! Barcelona 1-3 Girona (Valery Fernández)
92' GOAL! Barcelona 2-3 Girona (Gundogan)
95' GOAL! Barcelona 2-4 Girona (Stuani)
Line-ups
Barcelona XI: Lewandowski, Gundogan, Cancelo, Christensen, Pena, De Jong, Raphinha, Kounde, Ronald Araújo, Felix, Pedri
Subs: Romeu, Roberto, Ferran Torres, Álex Baldé, Fermín López, Ander Astralaga, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Diego Kochen
Girona XI: Blind, D.López, Gazzaniga, Viktor Tsygankov, A.García, Artem Dovbyk, Iván Martín, Eric Garcia, Miguel Gutiérrez, Yan Couto, Sávio
Subs: Stuani, Espinosa, Juan Carlos, Juanpe, Portu, Valery Fernández, Toni Fuidias, Ibrahima Kébé, Arnau Martínez, Jhon Solís
Ayjazz1997
1316
Girona >Barcelona>Atlectico Madrid>RealMadrid>Girona it is called laliga winning cirlcle
FUTBALLOVE__
1271
Maybe Barca can feel better if they remember that these people are above Madrid in the table right now
Nikilong
1171
🚨 Without you Leo Messi we’re nothing and will alwys loook like an ordinary team 🥲🥲 World can finally see why we Alwys stands by u cos u make our club bigger than it was 🥲🥲
TheO2man
1089
This is arguably the worst defending by Barcelona since Xavi Hernandez took over. Under Xavi's watch we see Barcelona increasingly play impressive football. Something has got to happen soon otherwise Xavi will lose support of fans. In any case congrats to Girona, it was a brave performance. It would be good for la Liga to have new champions besides regulars Barcelona and Real Madrid.
yorm
977
Girona's performance this evening proves that they deserve their positions in the standings: they delivered a spectacular match against a struggling Barça.👏 Their victory is well deserved.💯
R_H_Roman
938
As a Real Madrid fan, I'm a bit confused. Should I feel disappointed to lose the top spot to Girona or just be happy to see Barcelona lose the home game... 🤔🤔🤔
momenhuda
887
1st time i am watch Girona, they have no fear, they play free, they always try to beat defender no safe play. 19 years old Savio too good, he miss some goal but he destroy defence, he semilar to Yamal but he faster then Yamal, no hype because he is not Barca player.
Belshem
837
first half 2-1 + second half 2-1 =4-2, Xavi is the problem
bowbeiklm
810
Let's called a spade a spade. Raphinha does not have the quality to play for Barca 2) Felix is overrated, 3) Lewandowski despite his goal his lazy now probably is aging 4) this Barca team cannot compete with big teams in Europe 5) Xavi is a joke
Simamprtuy
802
Amazing game, congrats to girona for the win. Barcelona players needs to work on their finishing, it's what they need to improve. Amazing performance from both teams, girona made use of their chances.
kayapeople
694
Everyone most agree that Rona club is better than Lona club this season
badboymusty
694
Real Madrid fans are laughing when Girona is even ahead of them 😂
JoyNg01
683
The only comeback Barca will make is back to their natural position 😂😂(4th)
Kingval60
671
Every Girona fans should like this
Peaceking1234
573
Now we know the Importance of Gavi's💎 Defending🔥 all this time 😭 , He will surely be missed heavily this season💯😭💔
Yungswag20
561
I don’t know how you guys live without this nowadays as a Barca fan
aozao
470
You can find every gif of nice goals here: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53618526&language=en
Paulamadubassie
445
Leicester 2.0
fizabcdyz
417
Joao Felix recently punished his parents club, while Eric Garcia replicated the same for Barcelona 😀, this life, not balance 😀😀😀
Alhafson
412
the girona that played today
Doxmang
376
The ONLY team to beat Girona this season, HALA MADRID 👑💯🌹⭐🔥🙌🤝
zerbigboy
335
NO NOISE POLLUTION TODAY
Tunmise666
334
Is this the Girona that usually fight relegation
Doxmang
325
Kounde highlights against Girona tonight, fashion icon🔥🔥no where to be found 🤠👀😃🤝💯✍️
Theqareebs
310
He thought he was victor oshimen
zerbigboy
297
ME RUNNING TO THE COMMENTS SECTION
rowdyawsome
261
Girona destroying Barcelona with tiki taka in Camp Nou. No respect😂
JoyNg01
255
I'm officially a GIRONA fan forever 😍😍😍✅ The laugh at Real Madrid draw yesterday then Karma strikes them💔💔😂😂😂😂
ishti
234
This is what LaLiga teams would have done to Barca very frequently if they didn't have Gundogan and Joao Cancelo.
Toxin-Dc
228
Aruajo take off the mask bro was like is it Real Madrid or Girona he can't believe his eyes [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Martinho10_80
215
Brazilian boy, Savio was on fire🔥🔥
JoyNg01
192
As a fan of Real Madrid, I support Xavi to continue💪😂😂😂
JoyNg01
188
I didn't know Chelsea had a branch in Spain called Barcelona😂😂😂😂
Cazorlasanti
171
Barca sold Eric garcia because he is not good enough, eric garcia beat barcelona with Girona to tell them he is better than all their current defenders
UEFAchampions
167
Beating Girona is not for everyone
Peaceking1234
15
Let's called a spade a spade. Raphinha does not have the quality to play for Barca 2) Felix is overrated, 3) Lewandowski despite his goal his lazy now probably is aging 4) this Barca team cannot compete with big teams in Europe 5) Xavi is a joke
All these never came vs Atletico so rest buddy , Girona are just too good this season💯💯
wuwdilmsy
11
🚨 Without you Leo Messi we’re nothing and will alwys loook like an ordinary team 🥲🥲 World can finally see why we Alwys stands by u cos u make our club bigger than it was 🥲🥲
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bro Messi was there when Barca was defeated by 8 goals.
iamermeen
8
Now we know the Importance of Gavi's💎 Defending🔥 all this time 😭 , He will surely be missed heavily this season💯😭💔
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bro before you guys said you're missing de jong and now also gavi? wtf you guys should stop all this excuses