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Barcelona Frustrated as Girona's Controversial Win Stands

2/25/2026

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The Spanish Referee's Committee said Girona's February 16 win over Barcelona should have been disallowed for a foul on Jules Koundé.
Fran Beltrán's winner for Girona, making it 2-1, was upheld by VAR despite a Girona player stepping on Koundé's foot.
Barcelona expressed frustration over refereeing inconsistencies after a previous goal was ruled offside.
Barcelona reclaimed La Liga top spot by defeating Levante 3-0, leading Real Madrid by one point.

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The Spanish Referee's Committee said Girona's February 16 win over Barcelona should have been disallowed for a foul on Jules Koundé.
Fran Beltrán's winner for Girona, making it 2-1, was upheld by VAR despite a Girona player stepping on Koundé's foot.
Barcelona expressed frustration over refereeing inconsistencies after a previous goal was ruled offside.
Barcelona reclaimed La Liga top spot by defeating Levante 3-0, leading Real Madrid by one point.