Barcelona Vs Girona: Everything To Know

Barcelona Vs Girona 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know

Match Details

• Venue: Estadi Montilivi, Girona
• Date and Time: May 4, 2024, at 16:30 (local time)

Scoreline

• Girona FC 4 – 2 FC Barcelona

Barcelona suffered a crushing 4-2 defeat against Girona, a result that encapsulates their struggles throughout the season. Xavi Hernández, Barcelona’s coach, acknowledged the team’s shortcomings but maintained that they had performed better in their four matches against Catalan rivals and Real Madrid.

First Half:

The match kicked off with both teams showing intent. Barcelona dominated possession, but Girona pressed high and disrupted their passing rhythm. Tsygankov’s creativity in midfield also allowed Girona to create chances. In the 15th minute, Tsygankov delivered a pinpoint cross, finding Dovbyk in the box. The Ukrainian striker headed the ball past Barcelona’s goalkeeper, putting Girona ahead.

Barcelona responded swiftly. In the 22nd minute, Lewandowski capitalized on a defensive error, heading in a corner to equalize.

Just before halftime, Miguel dribbled past three Barcelona defenders, showcasing his individual skill. His low shot beat the keeper, giving Girona a 2-1 lead.

Second Half:

Barcelona pushed for an equalizer, but Girona remained organized. In the 55th minute, Valery capitalized on a counterattack, slotting the ball into the net. Barcelona fought back. Gundogan’s long-range effort in the 70th minute found the top corner, also making it 3-2.

As Barcelona pressed forward, Girona exploited the gaps. Stuani sealed the victory in the 85th minute, finishing calmly after a swift passing move.

Key Events:

• At 2:36 minutes, Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona scored a goal.
• At 3:49 minutes, Artem Dovbyk of Girona FC also equalized with a goal.
• Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) scored just before halftime (45:00 minutes).
• In the second half:
  • Portu (Girona FC) scored at 64:42 minutes.
  • Miguel Gutierrez (Girona FC) added another goal at 66:39 minutes.
  • Portu (Girona FC) completed his brace at 73:00 minutes.

Game Statistics:

• Girona FC:
  • Yellow Cards: 0
  • Total Shots: 11
  • Shots On Target: 8
  • Ball Possession: 40%
  • Also Goals Conceded: 2
  • Goals Scored: 4
• FC Barcelona:
  • Yellow Cards: 3
  • Total Shots: 17
  • Also Shots On Target: 9
  • Ball Possession: 60%
  • Goals Conceded: 4
  • Goals Scored: 2

Girona’s victory not only dealt a blow to Barcelona’s title hopes but also secured their qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. The hosts’ impressive performance saw them leapfrog Barcelona in the La Liga standings, pushing the Blaugrana down to third place.

With this result, Girona FC now sits at the top of the La Liga table, while Barcelona faces the challenge of bouncing back in their next fixtures.