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Barcelona have won their eighth game in a row and improved to second place in the La Liga table with a 2-1 win over Girona on Saturday. The match was played at Camp Nou, Barcelona's home ground.
In the first half, Barcelona were dominant but could not find the net. However, they took the lead in the 54th minute when Lionel Messi scored his third goal of the season from close range after receiving a pass from Luis Suarez.
The second half saw more attacking play as both teams searched for a second goal. In the 79th minute, Gerard Pique scored the equalizer for Girona, but it was too little too late as Barcelona went on to win 2-1.
The victory means that Barcelona have now won seven consecutive games in all competitions, including four in La Liga. They sit just one point behind leaders Real Madrid, who also had a victory on Saturday.
Messi's performance was particularly impressive, scoring two goals and creating numerous chances for his teammates. His second goal came in the 54th minute when he beat several defenders before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper.
Overall, it was a well-deserved win for Barcelona, who showed why they are considered one of the best teams in Europe. Their form has been excellent this season, and they will be looking to continue their winning run in the coming weeks.