"Girona could become the first Catalan team to finish above Barcelona since the 1941/1942 season

Girona's 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the 34th round of the Spanish league match allowed Michel's men to overtake the Baugranas in the standings.

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According to Marca, Girona has the opportunity to become the first Catalan team to finish above Barcelona in the league standings since the 1941/1942 season. Back then, Espanyol took eighth place and Barcelona took twelfth. After that, for 81 consecutive seasons, Barcelona was the best Catalan team in La Liga.

Four rounds before the end of the Spanish championship, Girona has 74 points and is one point ahead of Barcelona.