"Monday night was one to forget for FC Barcelona as they succumbed to a 2-1 loss to Girona at Estadi Montilivi. It meant that they ended Matchday 24 in the second place in the La Liga table, two points behind leaders and arch-rivals Real Madrid. While the controversial incident leading up to Girona's second goal has been the major talking point, Barcelona are also to blame for the result, as they could not take their chances during the first half of the match."
"Lamine Yamal, for one, had a golden opportunity to gift Barcelona the lead in the first half of the game, but ended up missing from the penalty spot, hitting the woodwork. This came after he had missed from a decent 1v1 chance. In fact, the 18-year-old sensation was not at his best for a second game in a row after having failed to perform at the expected level against Atletico Madrid last week, Lamine played with fever against Girona"
"So far this season, the Spanish international has racked up a return of 15 goals and 13 assists from 32 matches in all competitions. With the season entering the final phase, Barcelona will need Lamine fully fit and firing on all cylinders as they not only hope to mount a comeback in the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Atletico Madrid but also reclaim top spot in La Liga from Real Madrid."
Barcelona lost 2-1 to Girona at Estadi Montilivi and dropped to second place on Matchday 24, two points behind Real Madrid. A controversial incident led to Girona's second goal, but Barcelona also failed to convert several first-half chances. Lamine Yamal missed a penalty after an earlier missed 1v1 and produced an uncharacteristically quiet performance for a second consecutive match. A report states Lamine was unwell and played with a fever in the lead-up to the game. He has 15 goals and 13 assists from 32 matches this season. Barcelona need him fully fit for upcoming Copa del Rey and La Liga challenges.
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