The FC Barcelona vs Girona FC lineups were under the spotlight as Girona secured a 2-1 victory in La Liga at the Municipal de Montilivi on Monday 16 February 2026.
In front of 14,043 supporters, Girona produced a clinical display despite having just 29.4% possession.
Barcelona dominated the ball with 70.6% and attempted 27 shots, but it was the hosts who proved more efficient in key moments.
Pau Cubarsí gave Barcelona the lead in the 59th minute.
However, Thomas Lemar equalised just two minutes later before Fabián Beltran struck in the 86th minute to seal the win.
Girona finished the match with ten men after J Casals was sent off deep into stoppage time.
Girona FC Lineup
Girona set up with Paulo Gazzaniga in goal and a compact defensive structure led by captain A Martinez and Daley Blind.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | P Gazzaniga |
| DF | H Rincón |
| DF | V Reis |
| DF | D Blind |
| DF | A Martinez (c) |
| MF | I Martín |
| MF | A Witsel |
| MF | V Tsygankov |
| FW | T Lemar |
| FW | B Gil Salvatierra |
| FW | V Vanat |
Substitutes including F Beltran and J Casals made decisive impacts, with Beltran scoring late and Casals later dismissed.
Girona registered nine shots on target from 13 attempts and completed 238 passes at 77.3% accuracy.
FC Barcelona Lineup
Barcelona started with J Garcia in goal and a defensive pairing of Pau Cubarsí and Eric Garcia.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | J Garcia |
| DF | J Koundé |
| DF | P Cubarsí |
| DF | E Garcia |
| DF | G Martín Langreo |
| MF | F López |
| MF | F De Jong (c) |
| MF | D Olmo |
| FW | L Yamal |
| FW | F Torres |
| FW | Raphinha |
Despite completing 667 accurate passes at 90.3% and earning seven corners, Barcelona struggled with efficiency in front of goal.
The visitors hit the woodwork twice and saw several efforts blocked as Girona’s defensive resilience proved decisive.
Referee Cesar Soto Grado oversaw a contest that saw three yellow cards for Barcelona and one for Girona alongside the late red card.
The result marked a significant home triumph for Girona and a setback for Barcelona in the title race.
