Barcelona defeated Girona 2-1 in the La Liga round 8 report, with Lionel Messi scoring twice.

Barcelona beat Girona 2-1 in the latest matchday of La Liga, and Lionel Messi scored twice for his team. The match was held at Camp Nou stadium on Saturday night, and it was a thrilling encounter that saw both teams put up a good fight.

The first half of the game was dominated by Barcelona, who had the better of the possession and created several chances to score. However, Girona's goalkeeper, Marc Roca, made some crucial saves to keep the visitors' lead intact.

In the second half, Barcelona took control of the game and were able to break through with two goals in quick succession. Lionel Messi scored the first goal of the match in the 66th minute, putting Barcelona ahead. He then added another goal in the 79th minute, making it 2-0 for the Catalans.

Girona did not give up easily, and they tried their best to come back into the game. They managed to reduce the deficit to one goal in the 85th minute, but Barcelona were able to hold on for the win.

Lionel Messi has been in excellent form this season, and he continued his impressive run of form against Girona. He scored twice, showing why he is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Overall, the match between Barcelona and Girona was a thrilling encounter that showcased the talent of both teams. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season unfolds as both sides continue to compete for places in the top flight of Spanish football.