The match began with Barça in control, but Míchel's squad gradually took over the game. Barcelona's goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, became the standout performer for his team, making four high-quality saves that kept the match competitive throughout the second half.

The deadlock was finally broken in the closing stages when Fran Beltrán scored the decisive goal. This win provides Girona with much-needed momentum ahead of their upcoming fixtures against Alavés, Celta, and Levante as they look to climb the standings.

While the Girona fans celebrated a performance that mirrored their strong start to 2026, the Barcelona camp left Montilivi frustrated with officiating and VAR decisions, acknowledging that their goalkeeper was the only reason the defeat wasn't more severe.