E337: Girona take Catalonia as Barça slip seven points behind leaders
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A compelling Catalan derby ended with the points heading back to Girona as the surprise LaLiga leaders beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Olympic Stadium. Míchel's side are now two points clear of Real Madrid, seven ahead of Barça and playing some of the best football in Europe.  But what about Barça? They had 31 shots against Girona -- is it as simple as taking their chances? And why are they conceding so many goals? It's impossible to avoid the Xavi-Míchel comparisons, too, when you see the latter's work and how he has his team playing. Is it fair to compare them? Or do the demands at Barça nullify the debate? Support the show
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