Barcelona secured a thrilling 2-1 win against Girona in LaLiga, with Ronald Araujo scoring the winning goal in the 93rd minute. Here’s a breakdown of the match:
Match Details:
Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
Attendance: Not specified
Score: Barcelona 2, Girona 1
Goals:
Pedri (13′): Barcelona took the lead when Pedri received a pass from Lamine Yamal and scored with a low left-footed finish.
Axel Witsel (20′): Girona equalized with a spectacular bicycle kick.
Ronald Araujo (90+3′): Araujo scored the winning goal, coming off the bench in the 82nd minute, after Frenkie de Jong’s cutback.
Key Moments:
Girona’s Missed Chances: Girona had several opportunities to score, including a shot by Vladyslav Vanat saved by Wojciech Szczesny and a missed chance by Portu who hit the post.
Hansi Flick’s Red Card: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was sent off in added time for arguing with the referee, which means he’ll miss the Clasico against Real Madrid next Sunday.
Post-Match Reaction: – Hansi Flick: Praised his team’s persistence and fighting spirit, saying it was a fantastic match and the win gives them confidence.
Araujo: Celebrated his winning goal, expressing his happiness to contribute to the team’s success. With this win, Barcelona moves to the top of the LaLiga table with 22 points, while Girona remains in 19th place with 6 points .
