Ronald Araújo scored a 93rd-minute winner for Barcelona in their La Liga clash with Catalan rivals Girona on Saturday as Hansi Flick’s side moved to the top of the table.
La Blaugrana raced out of the blocks as they sought redemption from humiliation at Sevilla before the international period, with Pedri opening the scoring early doors with a well-taken effort. But Girona continuously bypassed Barça’s high line during the remainder of the first half, squandering four excellent chances after Axel Witsel’s wonderful overhead kick had levelled the score.
The home sided huffed and puffed for a winning goal after the restart and looked set to lose more ground in the title race as Girona stood firm, but substitute Araújo, who was utilized as an emergency striker, poked home a decisive second in stoppage time to secure all three points for Barça.
Barça leapfrog bitter rivals Real Madrid before their clash with Getafe on Sunday, managing a crucial victory that ends their two-game losing run.
