Late winner seals Barca’s resilience after Flick’s red card
18 October 2025
Match Recap
Barcelona edged Girona 2-1 at Montjuïc in a La Liga clash that delivered drama until the final whistle. Flick was shown a red card in stoppage time as the game swung on a 1-1 scoreline, before Ronald Araújo struck the late winner in the 93rd minute.
Radio Catalunya later reported that Barcelona intends to file an official protest to overturn Flick’s second yellow card, with the aim of having him available for the upcoming Clasico against Real Madrid on October 26.
The coach himself defended his actions after the match, saying that football is driven by emotion and that his gestures were not aimed at anyone, merely a reaction to a tense encounter.
Barça sit top of La Liga on 22 points, just one ahead of Real Madrid, who have their own fixtures to come in the chase for the title.
Turning Point and Aftermath
The opening minutes saw both sides push forward, but it was Pedri who opened the scoring in the 13th minute after a clever exchange with Lamine Yamal, finishing with a neat strike that hit the post and crossed the line.
Girona equalized on 20 minutes through a back-heel finish following a cross from Arnau Martínez, leaving the two sides level at the break.
After the restart, Flick introduced more attacking options, with Ferrán Dúo entering as Barcelonismo pressed for a winner. Gazzaniga produced several sharp saves to keep Girona in the game, while Barcelona’s defense stayed organized as the minutes ticked by.
In a dramatic finish, Araújo headed home a cross from Frenkie de Jong in the 93rd minute to cap a dramatic turnaround, sending the Montjuïc stands into a frenzy. Moments later, Flick was dismissed for protests during added time, a decision that could prompt a formal appeal by Barça.
Two punchlines to close the night: 1) It’s amazing how a red card can still leave fans smiling when the last-gasp winner lands. 2) If patience is a virtue, Barca just earned a PhD in it—waiting for the whistle, then turning the game on its head like a sniper finding the perfect perch.
