Araújo 93rd-Minute Winner Sends Barcelona Top

Ronald Araújo, deployed as an emergency forward, scored in the 93rd minute to give Barcelona a dramatic 2-1 win over Girona at the Estadi Olímpic, moving the champions top of LaLiga by a point. Pedri opened the scoring early after a Lamine Yamal build-up before Axel Witsel levelled with a stunning bicycle kick, and Girona produced several clear chances. Hansi Flick was sent off late for protesting added time and will miss next weekend’s El Clásico through suspension. Both teams observed a 15-second stoppage protest organised by the Spanish players’ association over Barcelona’s December fixture being moved to the United States. The victory is a timely boost for an injury-hit Barcelona ahead of a congested schedule that includes Champions League and El Clásico fixtures.