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Girona Stuns Barça with Late Winner, Madrid Takes League Lead
17 Feb
Summary
- Fran Beltrán scored an 86th-minute goal, securing a 2-1 victory for Girona.
- Real Madrid now leads LaLiga by two points after Barcelona's recent defeat.
- Coach Hansi Flick plans rest for his players, hoping for recovery and reinforcements.
Girona secured a notable 2-1 victory against Barcelona at Montilivi, thanks to Fran Beltrán's decisive 86th-minute goal. This result comes just days after Barcelona suffered a significant 4-0 defeat in their Copa del Rey semifinal first leg. Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, attributed the team's struggles to exhaustion from a demanding schedule of 13 matches in 44 days.
Real Madrid has capitalized on Barcelona's recent form, ascending to the top of LaLiga. With an eight-game winning streak, Madrid now holds a two-point lead over Barcelona with 14 games left in the season. A crucial Clásico encounter between the two rivals is scheduled for early May, which could be pivotal in the title race.
In response to the team's fatigue, Flick announced two days off for his players, emphasizing the importance of rest before their next match against Levante. He expressed hope that the upcoming mid-weeks, free of European competition, will allow for crucial recovery and the return of injured players such as Pedri, Marcus Rashford, and Gavi. Flick believes these breaks will enable the team to return to a higher level of performance.
