FC Barcelona vs Girona FC Timeline: H2H History

There’s a specific kind of football fan who tracks the unlikely upsets — the matches where a smaller club briefly topples a giant. Girona FC’s victories against Barcelona belong in that category. The Catalan derby started as a 9-0 thrashing and has evolved into something far more competitive, with Girona picking up three wins in their last six league meetings against their more famous neighbors. This timeline traces that shift.

Total Matches: 13 · Barcelona Wins: 8 · Girona Wins: 3 · Draws: 2 · Girona’s Last Win: Feb 16, 2026

Across 13 competitive meetings spanning over seven decades, Barcelona have dominated the head-to-head record while Girona’s recent wins represent a sharp reversal of that historical imbalance.

Has Girona ever won against Barcelona?

Yes — Girona has beaten Barcelona three times in competitive football, with two of those victories coming during an extraordinary 2023–24 La Liga campaign. The club went from being Barcelona’s whipping boy to a genuine thorn in their side within a single season.

Key Girona victories

Girona’s first competitive win over Barcelona came in the Copa del Rey in 1949, though the clubs didn’t meet again for 68 years. After their La Liga debut against each other in September 2017, the pattern remained lopsided until recently.

The turning point came during the 2023–24 season when Girona finished third in La Liga — their highest ever finish. They completed a league double over Barcelona for the first time, winning 2-4 at the Estadi Olímpic on December 10, 2023, then 4-2 at Montilivi on May 4, 2024.

Barcelona 2-4 Girona Dec 10 2023

The December fixture was Girona’s statement win. Barcelona were favorites at home but found themselves trailing after a composed Girona performance. The result sent shockwaves through Spanish football and demonstrated that Michel’s side could compete with Spain’s elite on equal terms.

Barcelona regained their footing with a 1-4 victory at Montilivi on September 15, 2024, but the psychological shift had already occurred. Girona’s players knew they could beat their famous rivals, and the stats confirm it: in the last five meetings, Girona have won four.

Why did Barca lose to Girona?

Barcelona’s losses to Girona expose a tactical vulnerability that their more recent opponents have learned to exploit. The latest defeat, 2-1 on February 16, 2026, saw Barcelona dominate possession (71%) but struggle to convert dominance into goals.

Girona 2-1 FC Barcelona at Montilivi

The most recent encounter at Montilivi followed a familiar pattern. Barcelona controlled the ball but created few clear-cut chances. According to FotMob match data, Barcelona managed only 3 big chances from 27 total shots, while Girona converted 5 of their 13 attempts into 2 big chances.

Fran Beltran scored the late winner, punishing Barcelona’s inability to kill the game off earlier. Barcelona’s expected goals of 2.72 fell below Girona’s 2.86 despite the visitors’ territorial dominance.

Raphinha comments on referees

After a previous defeat, Raphinha publicly criticized La Liga officials, claiming unfavorable treatment. While the post was removed, the incident highlighted tensions between Barcelona’s players and the league’s officiating consistency.

Girona vs Barcelona last 5 matches

The last five meetings paint a dramatic picture of a rivalry reversing itself. AiScore data shows Barcelona won just one of those fixtures while losing four — a stark contrast to the dominance they enjoyed for decades.

Barcelona vs Girona 4-2

The 4-2 result from May 4, 2024, remains one of the most significant upsets in recent La Liga history. Girona, in the midst of their third-place campaign, dismantled Barcelona’s defense with clinical finishing and tactical discipline.

Barcelona vs Girona 6-1

Barcelona’s heaviest victory in this fixture came on February 24, 2018, when they trounced Girona 6-1 at the Camp Nou. That result defined the relationship for years — until Girona’s rise under coach Michel changed the dynamics entirely.

FC Barcelona vs Girona FC lineups

Lineup data for Barcelona vs Girona matches comes from official match reports and sports analytics platforms. The clubs’ contrasting styles are reflected in their typical formations.

Key players in recent games

Barcelona’s attack typically revolves around their wingers and false nine. In the 2023–24 fixtures, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal provided width while Pedri controlled tempo from midfield.

Girona’s star has been Cristhian Stuani, their all-time leading scorer who has netted four times against Barcelona. His positioning intelligence allows Girona to punish mistakes from even the most possession-dominant teams.

For specific lineup information, FotMob player data maintains detailed player-level data for each encounter, including minutes played, positions, and substitution timings.

Barcelona vs Girona 23 24

The 2023–24 season stands as the watershed moment in the Barcelona-Girona rivalry. Girona finished third in La Liga — their best ever position — while completing their first league double over Barcelona.

2023-2024 season highlights

Girona’s campaign was remarkable by any measure. After decades as a mid-table La Liga club, they assembled a squad capable of competing with Spain’s giants. The 2-4 win at the Estadi Olímpic on December 10, 2023, announced their arrival to the broader football world.

Barcelona’s subsequent 1-4 victory in September 2024 showed they could respond — but Girona’s players had tasted victory against their Catalonian neighbors, and that psychological barrier never fully returned.

Upcoming fixtures

As of February 2026, no additional fixtures between the clubs are currently scheduled. Girona sit 12th in the La Liga table with 38 points from 31 matches, while Barcelona remain top with 79 points from 31 matches, according to ESPN league standings.

For Barcelona, the pattern is clear: dominant possession means little if they cannot convert pressure into high-quality chances. Girona have shown that the old advantage of controlling games no longer guarantees results — and unless Hansi Flick addresses the efficiency gap, expect more surprising scorelines when these Catalan neighbors meet.

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