Ronald Araujo's Last-Minute Goal Propels Barcelona to La Liga Summit
Defender Ronald Araujo scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Girona, propelling Barcelona to the top of La Liga.
Having been substituted into the match just eight minutes before the end, Araujo directed a pass from Frenkie de Jong into the net in the 92nd minute, ending Barcelona's two-match losing streak and igniting jubilant celebrations among the fans.
Pedri opened the scoring for the hosts at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with a low shot from the edge of the area that ricocheted in off the post.
However, Girona quickly equalized against the run of play when Axel Witsel headed in from a corner.
Barcelona created numerous opportunities to regain the lead, particularly through Marcus Rashford, who struck the crossbar with a free-kick in the first half.
The Manchester United loanee also squandered a golden opportunity in the second half, failing to convert a low cross from just a few yards out.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was sent off after reacting to the announcement of four minutes of stoppage time by the fourth official.
As a result, he will miss Barcelona's next league match against Real Madrid in El Clásico on October 26 at 15:15 GMT.
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