"Girona claimed a 2-1 win over Barcelona after a frantic Catalan derby that has severely dented the Blaugrana's La Liga title hopes. Barcelona began with most of the possession and created early openings through Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Yamal fired narrowly wide and later forced a save from Paulo Gazzaniga when clean through, while Raphinha also dragged an effort past the post."
"The visitors were handed a major opportunity just before the interval when Daley Blind fouled Dani Olmo inside the penalty area, but Yamal struck the base of the post from 12 yards. The second half quickly produced goals. Pau Cubarsi gave Barcelona the lead on 59 minutes, glancing home Jules Kounde's cross from close range. Girona responded almost immediately as Vanat drove down the left and his second delivery fell perfectly for Thomas Lemar, who tapped in to level the match."
"The dagger came on 86 minutes. Girona broke after a turnover, Roca held his composure inside the area and squared to substitute Fran Beltran, who struck a low finish into the corner to put the hosts ahead. Barcelona pressed during a long stoppage period and thought they had equalised when Robert Lewandowski headed in, but the goal was ruled out for offside."
Girona defeated Barcelona 2-1 in a frantic Catalan derby that significantly damaged Barcelona's La Liga title chances. Barcelona dominated early possession and produced openings through Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with Yamal forcing a save and narrowly missing from the penalty spot after Daley Blind's foul on Dani Olmo. Pau Cubarsi put Barcelona ahead in the 59th minute, but Vladyslav Vanat's low delivery allowed Thomas Lemar to equalise almost immediately. Key saves from Joan Garcia and Paulo Gazzaniga kept the game open. Fran Beltran struck the winner on 86 minutes and Joel Roca was later sent off for a late challenge on Yamal.
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