""We're not in a good moment, especially in defensive transitions," Flick told reporters. "Girona had many chances to win. "They deserved the win because we weren't good. Our positioning was not good, especially in midfield. "We made too many mistakes. We have to get back on track and play well again. "Right now we are at a time when we are not doing things right. The players now need these days of rest because they are tired. This is a long road and we will return.""
"Flick watched on as Pau Cubarsi's 59th-minute opener was quickly cancelled out by Thomas Lemar, with substitute Fran Beltran scoring the winner four minutes from time. Barcelona had missed several chances during an end-to-end first half, with Raphinha hitting the post before Lamine Yamal also hit the woodwork from the penalty spot. Ronald Araujo almost levelled in second-half stoppage time, and even though Girona saw Joel Roca handed a straight red card late on, they held on for a big victory."
Barcelona lost 2-1 to Girona at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi after Pau Cubarsi opened the scoring, Thomas Lemar equalised, and Fran Beltran struck a late winner. Barcelona created many chances, including a penalty and multiple woodwork hits, but failed to convert enough opportunities. The team attempted at least 27 shots and still lost, a rare outcome for such a high shot count since 2004-05. Defensive transitions and midfield positioning were cited as problems, players were described as tired and in need of rest, and the result leaves Barcelona two points behind league leaders.
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