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Barcelona lose to Girona 2-1 after Lamine Yamal’s penalty miss

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 17, 2026 at 07:45 AM
Barcelona lose to Girona 2-1 after Lamine Yamal’s penalty miss
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In a La Liga match on February 17, 2026, Barcelona lost to Girona 2-1, failing to capitalize on an opportunity to surpass Real Madrid in the league standings. Lamine Yamal's missed penalty in the first half proved costly for Barcelona, despite Pau Cubarsi initially giving them the lead. Girona responded with goals from Thomas Lemar and Fran Beltran, securing the victory. The win ended Girona's three-game winless streak, moving them up to 12th place, while Barcelona's defeat left them two points behind Real Madrid and marked their second loss in a week, increasing pressure on coach Hansi Flick.

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Jules Kounde 40% Vladyslav Vanat 40% Joan Garcia 40% Fran Beltran 50% Atletico Madrid 50% Pau Cubarsi 50% Thomas Lemar 50% Hansi Flick 60% Real Madrid ×270% Lamine Yamal ×380% Girona ×690% Barcelona ×690%

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