September 15, (THEWILL) – Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the 2024 La Liga season with a commanding 4-1 victory over Girona on Sunday. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was the star of the show, scoring twice in the first half to set the tone for the visitors.
The win at Montilivi Stadium saw Barcelona avenge two defeats from last season against their Catalan rivals. Dani Olmo and Pedri Gonzalez added goals after the break, while Cristhian Stuani netted a late consolation for Girona.
Barcelona Manager, Hansi Flick, praised his team’s performance, highlighting their confidence and quality in creating chances. The former Bayern Munich and Germany coach has overseen five consecutive wins since taking charge, injecting new energy into the squad.
Girona, who finished third last season, struggled to contain Barcelona’s attacking display. The hosts face a quick turnaround as they prepare for their UEFA Champions League debut against Paris Saint-Germain midweek.
Real Madrid’s 2-0 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday, keeps them in second place, four points behind Barcelona. The league leaders will look to maintain their momentum as they push for domestic success in the 2024 campaign.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
