Girona vs Barcelona Highlights and Publish-Match Evaluation
La Liga
8:00 PMFebruary 16, 2026
Common Season – 24
Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
Referee: César Soto Grado, Spain
Girona
Barcelona
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2.76
Anticipated objectives (xG)
2.88
Passing
237 (77%)
Correct passes
668 (90%)
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13
G
Paulo Gazzaniga
4
D
Arnau Martínez (C)
17
D
Daley Blind
12
D
Vitor Reis
2
D
Hugo Rincón
20
M
Axel Witsel
23
M
Iván Martín
21
M
Bryan Gil
M
Thomas Lemar
62′
15
M
Viktor Tsygankov
F
Vladyslav Vanat
62′ Substitutes
1
G
Rubén Blanco
25
G
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
D
Alejandro Francés
90+2′ Changed by I. Martin
5
D
David López
M
Fran Beltrán
87′
67′ Changed by T. LemarM
Claudio Echeverri
74′ Changed by V. Vanat
29
M
Lass Kourouma
9
F
Abel Ruíz
7
F
Cristhian Stuani
La Liga Standings – Primera División
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Girona surprised Barcelona with a dramatic late winner, securing a 2-1 victory at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi.
Girona pulled off a surprising upset in opposition to Barcelona, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi. Fran Beltrán’s late winner sealed a memorable La Liga conflict on February 16, 2026.
Heading into the match, second-placed Barcelona have been heavy favorites, boasting a robust league place. Girona, languishing in fifteenth, desperately sought factors to distance themselves from the relegation battle.
The primary half unfolded with Barcelona largely controlling possession. Regardless of their territorial benefit, clear-cut possibilities have been troublesome to create in opposition to a resolute Girona protection.
An important second arrived simply earlier than the break. Barcelona earned a penalty within the forty fifth minute. Lamine Yamal stepped up, however his effort from the spot missed, retaining the rating degree at halftime.
The half-time whistle blew with the rating nonetheless 0-0, a lot to Girona’s reduction. Barcelona, regardless of their dominance and missed penalty, knew they wanted extra medical ending.
Barcelona lastly broke the impasse within the 59th minute. Younger defender Pau Cubarsí guided the ball house, with Jules Kounde offering the help. This gave the guests a hard-fought lead.
Girona responded nearly instantly, electrifying the house crowd. Simply three minutes later, Thomas Lemar fired within the equalizer within the 62nd minute. Vladyslav Vanat supplied the vital go.
The match turned a tense affair with each groups pushing for a winner. Managers launched new attacking choices, together with G. Martin and Raphinha for Barcelona, searching for a decisive edge.
As the sport approached its conclusion, Girona delivered the decisive blow. Fran Beltrán, a second-half substitute, smashed house the successful aim within the 87th minute, assisted by Joel Roca.
Barcelona dominated with 71% possession and registered 26 complete photographs. Nevertheless, solely 4 of these makes an attempt hit the goal, highlighting their struggles to transform strain into objectives.
Girona made fewer alternatives depend, registering 9 photographs on the right track from 13 complete makes an attempt. Their anticipated objectives (xG) of two.76 practically matched Barcelona’s 2.88. Barcelona’s goalkeeper Joan García additionally made 7 essential saves.
This gorgeous 2-1 victory for Girona halts Barcelona’s spectacular kind, denting their La Liga title aspirations. For Girona, it represents a large three factors and a historic second at Montilivi. Joel Roca acquired a crimson card within the ultimate seconds.
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