FC Barcelona surrendered top spot in La Liga after a 2-1 defeat to Girona which exposed the defensive fragility that has troubled Hansi Flick's side in recent weeks

Pau Cubarsi's header put Barcelona ahead just before the hour, but Girona hit back almost immediately through Thomas Lemar before Fran Beltran's late strike sealed the comeback

The result leaves Real Madrid top of the table following Saturday's win over Real Sociedad

Raphinha shouts from the sideline during the Spanish league football match against Girona FC

Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick argues with the referee during the football match

Girona's Belgian defender #20 Axel Witsel receives a red card during the Spanish league football match

Raphinha lies injured during the Spanish league football match against Girona FC

The first half was played at a frantic pace. Raphinha dragged an early effort wide for Barcelona, while Lamine Yamal shot straight at Paulo Gazzaniga after breaking through on goal

Barcelona's lead lasted only three minutes. Joel Roca drove a low cross into the area and Lemar was left with space to finish after Barcelona failed to clear

Yamal fired narrowly wide at the other end, but Girona's persistence paid off in the 86th minute when Beltran drove in from the edge of the area, with Barcelona appealing in vain for a foul on Kounde in the build-up

Barcelona players react after losing during the Spanish league football match vs Girona FC at Montilivi Stadium.