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Sunday, September 23, 2018

Barcelona's Gerard Pique makes up for errors on defence with goal

ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno explains how Ernesto Valverde's player selection played a major role in Barcelona's 2-2 draw against Girona. Playing a man down for most of the match, Barcelona only manage a 2-2 draw with Catalan rivals Girona at home. BARCELONA -- Gerard Pique rescued Barcelona against Girona as the La Liga champions were held to a 2-2 draw on Sunday, dropping points for the first time this season. Lionel Messi gave Barca the lead in the first half but the game swung on Clement's Lenglet's red card in the 35th minute. The French defender was dismissed after VAR was used to determine that he'd caught Pere Pons with his elbow. With a numerical advantage, Cristhian Stuani scored twice after two Pique errors to give Girona the lead...

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