
Lamine Yamal missed a penalty as Barcelona lost 2-1 to Girona in a fiery Catalan derby, missing the chance to go top of La Liga.
Barca now trail Real Madrid by two points after substitute Fran Beltran scored a late winner in the 86th minute. Yamal had earlier hit the post from the spot and missed other big chances in a frustrating night for Hansi Flick’s side.
Pau Cubarsi gave Barcelona the lead, but Girona quickly responded through Thomas Lemar before sealing victory late on. The result boosts Girona’s survival hopes and leaves Barcelona facing back-to-back defeats in all competitions.
