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Girona Stun Barcelona to Blow Title Race Wide Open.

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Girona struck late to secure a stunning 2-1 victory over Barcelona at the Estadio
Montilivi, ending a four-game winless run and denying the visitors a return to the top
of LaLiga.
Barcelona dominated early but wasted a series of chances.
Lamine Yamal fired wide, Raphinha struck the base of the post, and a tame penalty
from Yamal hit the same upright just before the break after Dani Olmo was fouled.
The breakthrough finally came just past the hour when Pau Cubarsi headed home
his first league goal from a Jules Kounde cross.
Girona responded almost immediately as Thomas Lemar tapped in after slack
defending.
With momentum shifting, Fran Beltran sealed the comeback four minutes from time
with a low drive beyond Joan Garcia.
A late red card for Joel Roca did little to change the outcome.
Barcelona, who had won four of their previous five away league games against
Girona, missed the chance to go top and now trail Real Madrid by two points in the
title race.

The Beacon NG Newspaper