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Stunning Girona Beat Barcelona To Top La Liga Table
The win moves Girona two points ahead of Real Madrid, who drew 1-1 with Real Betis, as Barcelona dropped to fourth place.
Girona made a strong case to be considered genuine contenders for the Spanish league title by beating Catalan rivals Barcelona 4-2 and overtaking Real Madrid at the top of the standings.
Ukraine forwards Artem Dovbyk and Viktor Tsygankov teamed up for Girona’s opener, and Miguel Gutierrez, Valery Fernandez and Cristhian Stuani scored a goal each to seal the away victory against the defending league champions on Sunday. Robert Lewandowski and Ilkay Gundogan scored Barcelona’s goals.
The statement win moved Girona two points ahead of Madrid, who drew 1-1 with Real Betis on Saturday. Barcelona dropped to fourth place, seven points behind their regional rivals and five behind Madrid. Atletico Madrid regained third place with a 2-1 win over last-place Almeria to extend their winning streak at home in the league to 17 matches. Atletico have the same 34 points as Barcelona with a game in hand.
Barcelona had never lost in six matches against Girona in the league, with four wins and two draws.
“Girona deserve a lot of credit. It has a great team,” Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said.
“It was an even match, it could have gone either way. It also would have been a fair result if we had won it.”
Girona, partly owned by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership, never looked like the minnows, showing maturity and poise from the start at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.
We don’t really know what to say.
We’ll let the table talk for itself. pic.twitter.com/TIfJymLwkI
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) December 10, 2023
‘Special victory’
The team coached by Michel Sanchez, sporting a white-and-blue uniform with similar colours to Man City, have been playing some of the best football in Spain and holding on to a position near the top from the start of the season.
“It’s a special victory, it gives us the lead,” Michel told reporters after the match.
“Very happy with the result because we faced a great Barca team,” he said.
“I don’t know if we have the ability to win La Liga, but we are able to beat any opponent.”
Girona had won 12 of their first 15 league matches, though they had failed in their first big test when they lost 3-0 to Real Madrid at home in September.
There was no problem against Barcelona, though.
In La Liga for only the fourth season in their history, they played without any fear of their more illustrious neighbours and took the lead early on as the game seesawed deliciously from end to end.
The visitors opened the scoring in a breakaway in the 12th minute. Dovbyk found the net from close range after completing a low cross by his countryman Tsygankov. Barcelona equalised with a header by Lewandowski off a corner kick taken by Raphinha in the 19th, but Girona retook the lead in the 40th with a nice shot by Gutierrez into the top corner from inside the area.
Fernandez scored Girona’s third in the 80th before Barcelona pulled closer with Gundogan’s goal two minutes into stoppage time. Stuani restored Girona’s two-goal advantage five minutes into injury time.
Barcelona’s title defence is on the ropes.
“We’re seven points behind, which is a lot, but there’s more than half a season to go,” de Jong told DAZN.
“There’s time, but we have a lot to come back from.”
We don’t really know what to say.
We’ll let the table talk for itself. pic.twitter.com/TIfJymLwkI
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) December 10, 2023
Fan death at Granada
The game between Granada and Athletic Bilbao was suspended after a fan suffered a cardiac arrest and died in the stands.
Granada said the fan had been a season ticket holder for 16 years. No further details were given about the fan’s identity.
The match will restart on Monday night from the 17th minute with Athletic leading 1-0. Inaki Williams had put the visitors ahead in the sixth minute.
At the request of LALIGA, the RFEF Competition Judge has ruled that the #GranadaAthletic fixture, suspended today due to the death of a fan during the match, will resume tomorrow – December 11th – at 9pm. The match will restart from the 17th minute. pic.twitter.com/UMnLYBwJEx
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) December 10, 2023
The renewed agreement reinforces the longstanding partnership between the artist and the label. It positions Chadreek for the next phase of his career with enhanced support across music production, distribution, marketing, and international expansion.
Known for his smooth vocal delivery and consistent output, Chadreek has steadily cultivated a dedicated following through standout records including Ori Mi (featuring Seyi Vibez), Better Dayz, Awure, and his earlier project No Bad Vibe. The renewed deal is expected to accelerate his momentum as he prepares new music and broadens his presence across Africa and global markets.
A source close to the camp confirmed that both parties are fully aligned on a clear vision for the artist’s next chapter, with a strong emphasis on high-quality releases and strategic growth.
This renewal marks another significant milestone in Chadreek’s journey as he continues to establish his place within the Afrobeats landscape.
About Chadreek
Chadreek is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to SauceBoi Music. He is recognised for his distinctive voice and a growing catalogue of Afrobeats records that blend melody, emotion, and street energy.
About SauceBoi Music
SauceBoi Music is a UK-based record label committed to developing and promoting talent across the Afrobeats and broader African music scenes.
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
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