LaLiga leaders Barcelona needed a moment of magic from Lamine Yamal to overcome to secure a 1-0 win over Athletic Club and protect their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga standings.
Hansi Flick has admitted there was a "clear" foul in the build-up to Girona's late winner, but the Barcelona manager refused to hide behind officiating complaints after his side slipped to a damaging 2-1 defeat at Montilivi.
Barcelona could be without Marcus Rashford for their upcoming derby against Girona after the forward sustained a knee injury in last weekend's La Liga win over Mallorca.
Real Madrid remain just a point behind Barcelona in the race for the LaLiga title after both sides won at the weekend.
Hansi Flick has confirmed that Marc-Andre ter Stegen will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Girona, a move shaped by Barcelona's changing priorities and the goalkeeper's desire to revive his international prospects in a World Cup year.
Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Girona, Levante and Sevilla were all at the centre of a gripping La Liga Sunday that delivered goals, controversy and vital points at both ends of the table.