Barcelona secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Girona in the Catalan derby on Sunday, reclaiming their position at the top of La Liga. This win propels them three points ahead of Real Madrid, with 66 points from 29 games.

The match began with Girona's defender Ladislav Krejci inadvertently scoring an own goal just before halftime, giving Barcelona the lead. Early in the second half, Girona's Arnaut Danjuma equalized, momentarily leveling the score. However, Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski responded emphatically, netting two goals in the second half, bringing his season tally to 25 and solidifying his position as La Liga's top scorer. Substitute Ferran Torres added a fourth goal late in the game, sealing the victory. ​

Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, praised the team's consistent attacking prowess, noting that this match marked the 20th occasion this season where Barcelona scored four or more goals across all competitions. With nine games remaining in the season, Flick emphasized the importance of maintaining focus in the competitive La Liga title race. ​