Barcelona Stumbles, Girona Claims Victory in La Liga Clash
Girona upset Barcelona with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, dealing a blow to Barcelona’s title aspirations. The result sees Real Madrid move ahead in the La Liga standings.
The match at Montilivi saw Barcelona struggle to break down a resilient Girona side. Despite the loss, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick opted to give his players a “mini-vacation,” citing fatigue within the team, according to Voetbal International.
Adding to the drama, Barcelona was awarded a penalty, but a controversial call regarding Lamine Yamal’s attempt sparked debate. Questions arose as to whether the penalty should have been retaken, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Despite the setback, Barcelona will look to rebound as the La Liga season continues. The defeat marks a difficult day for the Catalan club, as they relinquish their position at the top of the table, a situation also noted by NOS and De Telegraaf.
The final score saw Girona emerge victorious with a 2-1 result, as detailed in the match summary from Diario AS.
Official FC Barcelona Website also reported on the defeat at Montilivi.
