Girona 2-1 Barcelona: Yamal Misses Penalty In Catalan Derby; Barca Trail Real Madrid In La Liga Title Race

Barcelona needed a win to leapfrog Real Madrid to the top of the La Liga 2025-26 points table and re-claim their lead. But after 90 minutes of intense action, Barcelona suffered a 1-2 loss against Girona away from home at the Estadi Montilivi, Girona in the La Liga 2025-26 match on Monday (February 16, 2026). The first-half stayed goalless with Barcelona being terribly wasteful. In the second half, Pau Cubarsi provided them the lead, but it was soon cancelled by Thomas Lemar's equaliser. With ten minutes remaining in the clock, Girona created pressure and Fran Beltran found the bottom corner on the 86th minute to complete the comeback for the hosts.

Updated on: 17 February 2026 11:59 am

Girona Vs Barcelona spain soccer La Liga 2025-26 match-Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal and Robert Lewandowski react as Girona player celebrate after winning a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan MonfortJoan Monfort

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Girona Vs Barcelona spain soccer La Liga 2025-26 match-Roony Bardghji

Barcelona's Roony Bardghji reacts as Girona players celebrate after winning a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona Vs Barcelona spain soccer La Liga 2025-26 match-Lamine Yamal

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal argues with Girona's Joel Roca during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona players react during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona players react during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal fights for the ball against Girona's Fran Beltran during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona Vs Barcelona spain soccer La Liga 2025-26 match-Pau Cubarsi

Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi celebrates with team mates the opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona Vs Barcelona spain soccer La Liga 2025-26 match-Hugo Rincon

Girona's Hugo Rincon fights for the ball against Barcelona's Eric Garcia during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona Vs Barcelona spain soccer La Liga 2025-26 match-Vitor Reis

Girona's Vitor Reis is tacked by Barcelona's Eric Garcia during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona Vs Barcelona spain soccer La Liga 2025-26 match-Raphinha

Barcelona's Raphinha fights for the ball against Girona's Viktor Tsyhankov during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Barcelona in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort