FC Barcelona returned to winning ways in LaLiga EA Sports 2025/26 with a last-gasp victory against Girona (2-1). Pedri González put the 'culés' ahead in the 13th minute, but Axel Witsel equalized in the 20th minute. Near the end, Ronal Araujo scored the goal that earned the 'azulgrana' team 3 golden points, overtaking Real Madrid in the fight for the lead.
Next, enjoy the full match summary, with all the goals and the most outstanding plays.
SUMMARY FC BARCELONA 2-1 GIRONA (LALIGA 25/26 MD9)
The goals of the match:
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(1-0, minute 13, Pedri González): Jules Koundé breaks down the right to pass the ball to Lamine Yamal. The '10' passes to Pedri, who dribbles to his left inside the area to find a shooting angle. After getting past three opponents, the '8' takes a placed shot low, impossible for Gazzaniga.
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(1-1, minute 20, Axel Witsel): Corner in favor of Girona from the left side. Arnau Martínez keeps the play alive anticipating in the air. The ball falls to Witsel, who shoots with a bicycle kick to beat Szczesny's stretch.
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(2-1, Ronald Araujo, minute 90+3): Frenkie de Jong breaks down the right and passes back low when reaching the end line. Araujo anticipates Vitor Reis and slides to shoot across with his right, coming in as a '9'. Gil Manzano had given 4' of added time, so it was the last Azulgrana attack of the match.