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Barcelona player ratings vs Girona: Errors galore as Catalans gift La Liga title to Real Madrid & third place now stares them in the face amid season to forget

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The Blaugrana defence crumbled once again as they lost to their Catalan neighbours for the second time this season

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Barcelona finally succumbed to what has seemed inevitable for weeks, losing to a high-octane Girona side, 4-2, and officially cede La Liga to Real Madrid.

Andreas Christensen opened the scoring inside five minutes for the Blaugrana, a fine volleyed effort from outside the box giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. Girona responded from the ensuing kick off - La Liga top scorer Artem Dovbyk nodding home to complete a sweeping attack.

Both sides had their chances before the break. Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga denied first Christensen, then Ilkay Gundogan. The Blaugrana backline, too, was subjected to wave-after-wave of Girona counter-attacks. Robert Lewandowski gave the Blaugrana the lead on the stroke of half-time, though, converting from the penalty spot.

But Girona clawed their way back into it. Cristian Portu got the first, finishing at the near post after a mishit Sergi Roberto backpass gifted the home side a clear run on goal. And Miguel Gutierrez gave the hosts the lead, his deflected strike trickling in past a wrong-footed Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Portu smashed home the fourth to cap off a miserable afternoon for Xavi in Catalonia.

The result was the manifestation of a much-delayed reality. Barca have officially ceded La Liga to their biggest rivals, and now face the unenviable task of hunting down a side that only seem likely to improve.

GOAL rates Barcelona's players from Montilivi...

  • Barcelona's Jules Kounde races back to try to retrieve possessionGetty Images

    Goalkeeper & Defence

    Marc-Andre ter Stegen (4/10):

    Couldn't really do anything about the first three, and was rather unfortunate to see the third roll past him. Odd that he didn't dive for the fourth, though.

    Jules Kounde (6/10):

    Kept the dangerous Savio quiet, but some of his play in the attacking third was frustrating.

    Ronald Araujo (4/10):

    Made to look foolish on Girona's first equalising goal. Struggled against the physical Dobvyk all afternoon. His levels have dropped of late.

    Pau Cubarsi (5/10):

    A bit lost on two of Girona's goals. He's looked tired in recent weeks.

    Joao Cancelo (5/10):

    Once again full of ideas in the attacking sense, but his defensive weaknesses are highlighted more every week.

  • Sergi Roberto battles to win possession for BarcelonaGetty Images

    Midfield

    Andreas Christensen (6/10):

    Opened the scoring with a memorable volley. Denied a second by an impressive goal-line stop soon after. Positionally mixed, but looks a good option as a No.6.

    Sergi Roberto (5/10):

    Really poor from the captain. Practically handed Girona their second goal, and didn't offer much going forward either.

    Ilkay Gundogan (7/10):

    Unlucky not to score with a bullet header. Offered real attacking thrust in behind Lewandowski. A rare standout this season.

    Fermin Lopez (6/10):

    As energetic as ever, and was clean on the ball. Didn't get involved enough in a slightly unfamiliar left-sided spot.

  • Lamine Yamal Barcelona 2023-24Getty Images

    Attack

    Lamine Yamal (8/10):

    Assisted Christensen, served as a constant source of chance creation. Won the penalty for Barca's second. Magic all afternoon.

    Robert Lewandowski (8/10):

    Scored yet again, tucking his penalty home. Now has four in his last two games. Barca could have done with this earlier in the season, in truth.

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  • Oriol Romeu Barcelona 2023-24Getty Images

    Subs & Manager

    Pedri (6/10):

    Never really got involved in the game, and was probably introduced too late.

    Raphinha (5/10):

    Barely touched the ball in 20 minutes of action.

    Ferran Torres (N/A):

    No time to make an impact.

    Oriol Romeu (N/A):

    Benched again from the start.

    Joao Felix (N/A):

    No time to make an impact.

    Xavi (4/10):

    Selected something like a full strength lineup with Barca hoping to delay Madrid's La Liga title win by at least a week. His team were good for passages going forward, but defensively abysmal again. League officially gone, ending a miserable campaign.

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