Match report
Girona Stuns Barcelona with 2-1 Victory in La Liga
Girona
2–1
FT
Barcelona
Feb 16, 2026
Girona stunned the football world with a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at their home ground. The game saw early pressure from Barcelona, but Girona managed to respond and capitalize, securing an impressive result.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Girona 2 - Barcelona 1
- • P. Cubarsi scored for Barcelona in the 59th minute.
- • T. Lemar equalized for Girona at the 61st minute, followed by F. Beltran's decisive goal in the 86th minute.
Lineups
Girona
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 P. Gazzaniga (G)
- 2 H. Rincon (D)
- 12 Vitor Reis (D)
- 17 D. Blind (D)
- 4 A. Martinez (D)
- 23 I. Martin (M)
- 20 A. Witsel (M)
- 15 V. Tsygankov (M)
- 11 T. Lemar (M)
- 21 B. Gil (M)
- 19 V. Vanat (F)
Substitutes
- 1 R. Blanco
- 25 V. Krapyvtsov
- 3 J. Roca
- 5 D. Lopez
- 7 C. Stuani
- 8 F. Beltran
- 9 A. Ruiz
- 14 C. Echeverri
- 16 A. Frances
- 29 L. Kourouma
Barcelona
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 J. Garcia (G)
- 23 J. Kounde (D)
- 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
- 24 E. Garcia (D)
- 18 G. Martin (D)
- 16 Fermín (M)
- 21 F. de Jong (M)
- 20 D. Olmo (M)
- 10 Lamine Yamal (F)
- 7 F. Torres (F)
- 11 Raphinha (F)
Substitutes
- 25 W. Szczesny
- 31 D. Kochen
- 2 J. Cancelo
- 3 A. Balde
- 4 R. Araujo
- 9 R. Lewandowski
- 17 M. Casado
- 19 R. Bardghji
- 22 M. Bernal
- 43 T. Marques
Timeline
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41' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardE. GarciaFoul
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59' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalP. Cubarsi · Assist: J. Kounde -
61' Girona Goal · Normal GoalT. Lemar · Assist: V. Vanat -
63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: Gerard Martín · On: A. Balde -
63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: Raphinha · On: R. Bardghji -
68' Girona subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Gil · On: J. Roca -
68' Girona subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Lemar · On: F. Beltran -
73' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Garcia · On: R. Araujo -
73' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Torres · On: R. Lewandowski -
80' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Olmo · On: M. Bernal -
84' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardJ. KoundeFoul
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86' Girona Goal · Normal GoalF. Beltran · Assist: J. Roca -
90'+2 Girona subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Martin · On: A. Frances -
90'+9 Barcelona Card · Yellow CardM. BernalArgument
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90'+9 Girona Card · Red CardJ. RocaFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Girona | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 90% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 27 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 308 | 739 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 11 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| xG | 2.86 | 2.72 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 12 |
| Possession | 29% | 71% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 238 | 667 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 18 |
| Saves | 4 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Barcelona took a brief lead when P. Cubarsi scored off an assist from J. Kounde at the 59th minute.
- ▸ The momentum shifted back to Girona as T. Lemar equalized in the 61st, followed by F. Beltran's goal that sealed their win in the 86th.