Barcelona reclaimed the La Liga summit with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Girona, sealed by a 92nd-minute winner from defender Ronald Araujo.
Araujo, introduced as a forward with just eight minutes of regulation time remaining, converted a Frenkie de Jong assist to break the deadlock and end Barcelona’s two-game losing streak. The late goal propels Barcelona to the top of the table, capitalizing on results elsewhere and setting up a crucial clash against real Madrid.
The hosts opened the scoring at the estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys through Pedri,whose low shot from the edge of the area found the net via the post.
However,Girona responded swiftly,leveling the score against the run of play with a header from Axel Witsel following a corner.
Barcelona created numerous opportunities to restore their advantage, with Manchester United loanee marcus Rashford particularly prominent. Rashford struck the crossbar with a first-half free-kick and later missed a clear chance in the second half, sending a low cross wide from close range.
The match concluded with controversy as Barcelona manager Hansi Flick received a red card after the fourth official signaled four minutes of added time.
Flick’s dismissal means he will be absent from the touchline for Barcelona’s upcoming league fixture against Real Madrid in El Clasico, scheduled for October 26th at 15:15 GMT.
