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Montilivi Shocker: Yamal's Penalty Post Fuels Girona's Derby Upset Over Barça

17 February 2026

Montilivi Shocker: Yamal's Penalty Post Fuels Girona's Derby Upset Over Barça
Lamine Yamal's late penalty miss sparks debate as Girona pull off a shock.

Late penalty drama and internet speculation

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s rising star, led the charge as his side visited Girona at Montilivi in the 24th round of the 2025-2026 La Liga season.

Moments before halftime, in the added minutes of the first half, the referee awarded Barcelona a penalty after a robust challenge by Dutch defender Daley Blind inside the box.

Yamal stepped up to take the kick, but his shot struck the left post, denying Barça a precious advantage before the break.

According to AS, Real Madrid’s official account on X posted minutes after the miss a video showing players shooting toward the goal with the caption: “strengthen our target.”

That coincidence opened room for interpretation: some saw the post as a sly jab at Yamal, others argued it was routine training content with no relation to the derby.

The match ended in a dramatic 2-1 victory for Girona at Montilivi, reordering the La Liga title race.

The result gave Girona a significant boost; Real Madrid remained top on 60 points, Barça stayed second on 58, and Girona rose to 29 points, moving up to 12th.

Aftermath and broader implications

As the league title race continues to unfold, this result adds more twists to the season, with memes, moments, and debates likely to follow.

Punchline time: If football were a sniper, the post would be the target and the net would squeak as the joke lands—precise, painful, and unforgettable. Punchline 2: Yamal’s miss was so close, even the internet needed a replay to CPU-check the meme—sniper accuracy, 1, fans, 0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in stoppage time?

A Barcelona penalty for a foul on Daley Blind was awarded, but Lamine Yamal’s kick hit the left post and did not go in.

What was the final score and impact on the standings?

Girona won 2-1 at Montilivi. Real Madrid stayed top with 60 points, Barça remained second on 58, and Girona moved to 29 points, climbing to 12th.

What was the social media reaction?

Real Madrid posted a video after the miss with the caption “strengthen our target,” triggering talk of a possible dig at Yamal, though some saw it as routine training content.