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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