Thrashes Barça, tops La Liga! Not Real Madrid, but a Segunda team two years ago

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Every year, football sees a few dark horses emerge, and this year's biggest surprise is undoubtedly Girona. They currently lead La Liga, surpassing traditional powerhouses like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. Many, like me, might not have heard of Girona before. Keep in mind that just two years ago, Girona was playing in Segunda Division, and now they're topping La Liga—an absolute miracle!

For most of this season, Girona has held the top position in La Liga. However, almost everyone dismissed them, considering the season's length and past instances of similar situations. Most believed that Girona's top spot was due to luck, and the main reason was that they hadn't faced teams like Barcelona or Atletico Madrid yet. Their only encounter with a top team was against Real Madrid, where they lost 0-3. So, people expected Girona to drop from the top after facing tougher opponents.

Surprisingly, Girona didn't lose heart after their defeat to Real Madrid. Instead, they became even stronger. In the recent 16th round of La Liga, Girona shockingly defeated Barcelona 4-2 as the away team. This turned heads, and people finally started recognizing their remarkable achievements.

Girona's journey is extraordinary. In the 2021/22 season, they were in Segunda Division, then promoted to La Liga the next year, and this year, they have become a contender for the La Liga title, leading second-placed Real Madrid by two points. Their entire squad is valued at only 160 million euros, while their recent opponent, Barcelona, has a starting lineup worth 574 million euros. Despite such a significant gap, Girona successfully defeated them. I'm especially looking forward to seeing what kind of results Girona will ultimately achieve, perhaps turning La Liga into a fairy tale.

Jafar224

Girona's rise has brought a breath of fresh air to the football world and an exhilarating fairy tale for fans. It reflects the unexpected and dramatic changes that can occur in football events, injecting a vibrant element into the entire sports world!

Niti998

Barcelona is not the same as the Barcelona of the past. While they are still competitive in La Liga, they no longer stand out as the absolute favorites in European competitions. Their strength has declined compared to the past, and an occasional upset no longer surprises anyone. Moreover, given Girona's strong performance this season, this match can't be considered a major upset.

977Iti

Girona's occupation of the top spot in La Liga is not surprising, considering they were in this position at the beginning of the season. However, their remarkable 4-2 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou is truly astonishing. It's quite unexpected for a team to dominate Barcelona like this, especially when even Real Madrid would find it challenging to secure a 4-2 victory at the Camp Nou. Currently leading Real Madrid by 2 points in the La Liga standings, Girona's upcoming opponents are Alaves and Real Betis in the next two rounds. The likelihood of Girona maintaining their lead seems significant, making them probable contenders for the La Liga mid-season title. While it's just a title without an actual trophy, for a smaller team like Girona, it would still be a tremendous honor.

Ritu77

Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have shown inconsistent performances this season, with one struggling in attack and the other displaying nervousness. Although the probability of Girona winning the title is not high, if they continue their impressive form, miracles are not entirely out of the question. After all, Leicester City won the Premier League, and promoted teams in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 have also clinched titles in their second seasons. If Girona manages to create a miracle, it wouldn't be impossible. Let's look forward to it together.

Samiksha

The league is still in its early stages, we'll have to see how his performance holds up in the future. Some teams start strong but end up becoming weaker as the season progresses. Haha, hopefully, Girona can continue to bring us more surprises.

Kamal531

"Girona's extraordinary performance this season is indeed phenomenal, comparable to the achievements of Kaiserslautern in the Bundesliga and Leicester City in the Premier League in their respective seasons. Regarding the match against Barcelona, before the game, I wondered if Barcelona would strategically target Girona, considering that Girona hadn't faced strong teams in La Liga until then, with the previous match against Athletic Bilbao being their toughest encounter, which ended in a draw. However, I hesitated to bet on Barcelona and opted for an over/under bet instead.

To my surprise, Girona managed to defeat Barcelona convincingly. This victory proves Girona's capabilities. With no European competitions to distract them, they can fully focus on the domestic league. If they continue performing well and potentially win the championship, Girona will undoubtedly etch their name in history."