In a disheartening display, Barcelona faced a bitter defeat against Girona, with a 4-2 loss marking their surrender of the La Liga title to Real Madrid. Despite an initial lead courtesy of Andreas Christensen's sublime volley, Girona swiftly equalized through Artem Dovbyk. While Robert Lewandowski's penalty briefly restored Barcelona's advantage, defensive lapses allowed Girona to mount a comeback, securing a decisive victory.
Manager Xavi's lineup, featuring top performers like Ilkay Gundogan and Lamine Yamal, failed to contain Girona's relentless attacks, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued Barcelona throughout the season.
With the league title officially out of reach, Barcelona faces a daunting task to salvage their campaign and secure a respectable finish in the standings.