Barcelona and Girona shock fans on Saturday night as both teams stand still for the first 15 seconds of their La Liga clash to protest against the league’s decision to carry one of their matches go play for USA. The protest happen right before kickoff, with players refusing to move as sign of resistance against La Liga’s controversial plan.
After the short silent protest, Hansi Flick boys wake up strong and later manage grind out 2-1 victory against Girona for the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The win keep Barcelona on top of the table — but the talk wey surround the night no just be the football, na the protest wey carry all the attention.
Real Oviedo and Espanyol don start that same silent protest movement on Friday night, and now Barcelona don follow the same pattern to make their voice heard. The match broadcast even show outside stadium visuals for those first few seconds, instead of showing the players standing still on pitch.
Why Barcelona and Girona Protest La Liga USA Match
The whole matter start after La Liga announce say Barcelona go play Villarreal for Miami this December. Many people inside Spanish football circle no like the decision at all — from clubs to players and fans.
The Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE) even warn say the players no need protest directly so dem no go get problem with their club management, but Girona and Barcelona still choose to stand still in unity.
Barça coach Hansi Flick talk after the announcement: “I understand say some players no happy with am, but La Liga na the ones wey dey make final decision. We go just play the match. We get Christmas break between that game and the first game of next year against Espanyol, so we go just respect the schedule.”
Midfielder Pedri still explain say even though their team no plan protest originally, dem decide to join the moment out of respect for other professionals wey already take stand. In his words: “We no be part of the protest plan, but we feel say we gats join out of respect for our fellow players.”
Meanwhile, controversial La Liga president Javier Tebas defend the USA game idea strongly. Him talk say the move go bring more fans to Spanish football and expand the league’s global reach. According to him: “This no go take fans away from La Liga — instead e go attract more. Na mistake to think say this move go kill the local game. It no dey cannibalize anything.”
Barcelona vs Girona: Wetin Happen After the Protest
Once the match finally start after that 15 seconds delay, Barcelona take early control. Pedri open scoring for the 13th minute, showing him usual midfield sharpness and composure. But Girona respond quick — Axel Witsel equalize just seven minutes later to make the game tight again.
The tension hold till late inside stoppage time, but Ronald Araujo come clutch for Barcelona as e nod home dramatic 93rd-minute winner to seal all three points. The victory push Barça back to the top of La Liga table, one point ahead of Real Madrid. But Los Blancos still get chance to return top spot if dem beat Getafe on Sunday.
Even with the last-gasp win, the main headline still remain the silent protest — a clear message from players and fans alike say not everybody dey happy with La Liga’s American adventure.
Live Update: This Barcelona page go dey update as the La Liga USA protest matter still dey unfold and more reactions dey drop from players, coaches and league officials. This na LIVE coverage — check back steady to get the latest gist as the wahala between La Liga and the players continue hot!
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