Girona, Feb. 17 -- FC Barcelona surrendered their place at the top of La Liga after suffering a dramatic 2-1 defeat to local rivals Girona FC in an action-packed Catalan derby at Montilivi on Monday.
The opening half was marked by missed opportunities for both sides, with Lamine Yamal notably striking the post from the penalty spot.
The breakthrough came in the 58th minute when Pau Cubarsi rose highest to head home from Jules Kounde's pinpoint cross, giving Barcelona a deserved lead. However, Girona responded almost immediately, with Vanat delivering a low cross that allowed Thomas Lemar to tap in for the equaliser.
However, Girona responded almost immediately, with Thomas Lemar levelling the score moments after the restart.
The hosts c...