FC Barcelona faced a bitter defeat against Girona. Despite seeming on track with a 2-1 lead until the 65th minute, the Catalans ultimately faltered, conceding a 4-2 defeat to the hosts. This setback not only affected their standings, dropping them to third place in La Liga, but also stirred passionate reactions within the club.
Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, didn’t hide his frustration after this disappointing match. However, he wasn’t the only one expressing discontent. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Lamine Yamal, the 16-year-old winger, also got caught up in the emotions. After being substituted towards the end of the match, he vented his anger by tossing away a jersey given to him, displaying his frustration with how the game unfolded.
Yet, his on-field performance had been remarkable, decisively contributing to the team by earning a penalty and delivering a crucial assist. This impulsive reaction underscores the intensity of tension currently prevailing in Catalonia.
Consequences on La Liga Standings
This defeat against Girona had significant repercussions on FC Barcelona’s standing in La Liga. Slipping to third place, the team not only lost valuable points in the title race but also saw their direct rivals gain ground.
Currently, Barça sits on 73 points in third place in La Liga. The Catalan club trails behind its historical rivals, Real Madrid, by 14 points, with the latter having already secured the Spanish championship title. Meanwhile, Girona stands second with 74 points.
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