Barcelona went on international break after a heavy defeat in Seville, two weeks later they showed the same defensive flaws as in Andalusia, but the final outcome was completely different.
The current Spanish champion defeated Girona 2:1 in a small Catalan derby, and the big celebration was brought to him by Ronald Araujo who scored in the 93rd minute on a pass Frankie de Jong.
It was a duel in which Barça had no control at all, even though they took an early lead - with a great goal from Pedri in the 13th minute.
Girona created many chances in the first half, taking advantage of one when Axel Witzel hit with effective scissors kick, and she threatened to continue...
"Blaugrana" went for all or nothing in the final, Araujo went on the attack, and Hansi Flick was so nervous that he was turned off - Everything smelled like another blunder by the greats, but the Uruguayan stopper cut short the suffering for the important three points..
And the reaction after Araujo's goal shows how much Flik lost his temper.
Atletico created many chances against Osasuna, their better play paid off about twenty minutes before the end when Thiago Almada scored, but they could have lost the victory in the 89th minute.
The guests had a chance, but Jan Oblak masterfully saved Ando Budimir's shot.
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