Preview of La Liga Round 8: Barcelona vs Girona: Dark Horse Challenges the Leader

La Liga Round 8 kicked off with two intriguing matches on Saturday, as Barcelona and Girona faced off in a battle of the dark horses. Despite being one of the top teams in the league, Barcelona struggled against their opponents, losing 2-1. On the other hand, Girona surprised everyone by beating Real Madrid, which was seen as a surprise because they had never beaten Real Madrid before.

Barcelona's struggles were not surprising, as they have been struggling for most of this season. Their defense has been weak, and they have lost many important players to injuries. However, it is still surprising that they lost to Girona, who is known for their attacking play.

Girona's victory over Real Madrid was even more surprising. The team has only played once this season, but they managed to beat one of the best teams in Europe. This shows that they have potential to be a serious threat to the leaders in the league.

Overall, both matches were exciting and unexpected. It will be interesting to see how these teams perform in the upcoming matches. While Barcelona may struggle to win against Girona again, Girona could be a real challenge for the leaders.