SHOCK Spanish title contenders Girona earned a historic 4-2 win over rivals Barcelona on Sunday to move top of La Liga, with coach Michel saying he believes his team can beat any opponent.
Girona defeated their Catalan rivals for the first time ever in the top flight in a pulsating battle to rise two points above Real Madrid, second, after their 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Saturday.
Champions Barcelona are fourth after Atletico Madrid, third, beat Almeria earlier on, and Xavi’s side trail Girona by seven points.
Artem Dovbyk sent Girona ahead and after Robert Lewandoski pulled Barcelona level, Miguel Gutierrez slammed home again for the visitors.
Valery Fernandez extended Girona’s lead with 10 minutes remaining, before IIkay Gundogan netted to set up a frantic finale.
Veteran striker Cristhian Stuani struck from close range in stoppage time to wrap up a stunning victory which reaffirmed the minnows’ title dream.
“We’re enjoying the moment, we’re in a hugely positive dynamic,” Michel told reporters.
“I don’t know if we have the ability to win La Liga, but we are able to beat any opponent.”
Defeat leaves Barcelona’s title defence badly dented.
