IN PHOTOS: Barcelona slip from top spot after Derby defeat to Girona

Updated On: 18 February, 2026 10:20 AM IST | Tarun Verma

FC Barcelona surrendered top spot in La Liga after a 2-1 derby defeat to Girona FC. Pau Cubarsi’s header gave Barcelona the lead, but goals from Thomas Lemar and Fran Beltran sealed a comeback victory for Girona (Pics/AFP)

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<p>FC Barcelona surrendered top spot in La Liga after a 2-1 defeat to Girona which exposed the defensive fragility that has troubled Hansi Flick`s side in recent weeks</p>

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FC Barcelona surrendered top spot in La Liga after a 2-1 defeat to Girona which exposed the defensive fragility that has troubled Hansi Flick`s side in recent weeks

<p>Pau Cubarsi`s header put Barcelona ahead just before the hour, but Girona hit back almost immediately through Thomas Lemar before Fran Beltran`s late strike sealed the comeback</p>

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Pau Cubarsi`s header put Barcelona ahead just before the hour, but Girona hit back almost immediately through Thomas Lemar before Fran Beltran`s late strike sealed the comeback

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The result leaves Real Madrid top of the table following Saturday`s win over Real Sociedad

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Raphinha shouts from the sideline during the Spanish league football match against Girona FC

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Barcelona`s German coach Hans-Dieter Flick argues with the referee during the football match

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Girona`s Belgian defender #20 Axel Witsel receives a red card during the Spanish league football match

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Raphinha lies injured during the Spanish league football match against Girona FC

<p>The first half was played at a frantic pace. Raphinha dragged an early effort wide for Barcelona, while Lamine Yamal shot straight at Paulo Gazzaniga after breaking through on goal</p>

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The first half was played at a frantic pace. Raphinha dragged an early effort wide for Barcelona, while Lamine Yamal shot straight at Paulo Gazzaniga after breaking through on goal

<p>Barcelona`s lead lasted only three minutes. Joel Roca drove a low cross into the area and Lemar was left with space to finish after Barcelona failed to clear</p>

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Barcelona`s lead lasted only three minutes. Joel Roca drove a low cross into the area and Lemar was left with space to finish after Barcelona failed to clear

<p>Yamal fired narrowly wide at the other end, but Girona`s persistence paid off in the 86th minute when Beltran drove in from the edge of the area, with Barcelona appealing in vain for a foul on Kounde in the build-up</p>

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Yamal fired narrowly wide at the other end, but Girona`s persistence paid off in the 86th minute when Beltran drove in from the edge of the area, with Barcelona appealing in vain for a foul on Kounde in the build-up

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Barcelona players react after losing during the Spanish league football match vs Girona FC at Montilivi Stadium.

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