Girona

Girona underlined their La Liga title credentials with a famous victory at Barcelona to move top of the table. Goals from Artem Dovbyk, Miguel Gutierrez, Valery Fernandez and Cristhian Stuani gave the visitors a deserved first-ever league win over their Catalan rivals. Robert Lewandowski’s header and Ilkay Gundogan’s late goal were mere consolations for Barca. The result sees Girona open up a two-point gap to Real Madrid. Michel’s side are also seven clear of third-placed Atletico Madrid and Barca, who are fourth. Girona’s rise to the top may have taken many by surprise but on this evidence they have the…

Barcelona missed the chance to go 15 points clear at the top of La Liga as they were frustrated at home by Girona. Robert Lewandowski had a golden chance to open the scoring after four minutes, but put his effort onto the roof of the net. Girona keeper Paulo Gazzaniga, on loan from Fulham, made a number of good saves, including one to deny Raphinha at his near post. Taty Castellanos also shot wide when through on goal for the visitors. It is only the third time this season that Barcelona have dropped points at home. But despite the disappointment…