Barcelona delivered a commanding performance with a well-earned 4-1 victory over Girona, strengthening their position at the top of La Liga and restoring a three-point advantage over arch-rivals Real Madrid.
The Blaugrana entered the match with confidence and took control from the opening whistle. They dominated possession and created several dangerous chances early on, with Fermin Lopez, Robert Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal all testing Girona’s defense. The visitors held firm initially, frustrating Barcelona with compact defending.
However, their resilience was broken just before halftime when Yamal’s well-struck free-kick took a wicked deflection off Ladislav Krejci and wrong-footed the goalkeeper, finding its way into the net. The goal gave Barcelona a deserved lead going into the break.
Girona, determined to fight back, came out with renewed energy in the second half. Their efforts paid off when Arnaut Danjuma capitalized on an aggressive high press, intercepting a misplaced pass before slotting the ball past Wojciech Szczesny to level the score. The equalizer momentarily injected hope into Girona’s camp.
But Barcelona quickly reasserted their dominance. In the 63rd minute, Fermin Lopez rose highest to meet a cross, and his header looped toward the back post, where Lewandowski reacted swiftly to volley the ball into the net, restoring Barcelona’s lead. The goal shifted momentum fully in favor of the Catalan giants.
Girona attempted to push forward in search of another equalizer, but they were undone by Barcelona’s deadly counterattacks. Frenkie de Jong orchestrated one such counter, threading a perfect pass to Lewandowski, who made no mistake in grabbing his second goal of the night with a clinical finish.
With Girona stretched at the back, substitute Ferran Torres took full advantage in the closing stages of the match. Receiving a well-timed pass inside the box, he maintained his composure and slotted the ball past the Girona goalkeeper, sealing a comprehensive win for Barcelona.
Barcelona’s impressive run in 2025 continues, with the team now boasting 17 wins and three draws this year. Meanwhile, Girona’s struggles deepen, as their latest setback extends their winless streak to seven matches, putting their European qualification hopes in jeopardy.