Barcelona continued their perfect start to the 2024-25 season, and in some style too. Hansi Flick's side made it six wins from six with a resounding success against Girona in the first Catalan derby of the season at Montilivi.
Absolutely no mercy. pic.twitter.com/YIIkXsLf1O
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) September 15, 2024
The visitors dominated the early stages, and their reward came in the 31st minute. Lamine Yamal managed to get behind the Girona defence, and he finished emphatically beyond Paulo Gazzaniga to make it 1-0.
Six minutes later, he added his second and Barcelona. Raphinha's free kick only went as far as the 17-year-old sensation, and from the edge of the box, Girona found the goal.
Two minutes into the second half, Barcelona leveled the points with a third. Jules Kounde's cross ball played in Dani Olmo, and from a tight ankle, marked his third in three appearances for the Catalan giants.
Just past the hour, and it's even better for Barcelona. Marc Casado played a delicious ball to Pedri, who rounded Gazzaniga before firing into the empty net for the fourth.
Cristhian Stuani came off the bench to score the equaliser Geronaand Ferran Torres also saw red for a strong challenge on Yaser Asprilla. However for Barcelonathe result sees them restore their four-point lead over Real Madrid and Villarreal at the top of La Liga.
