Preview: Round 8 La Liga - Barcelona vs. Girona: Dark Horse Challenges the Leader

Round 8 in La Liga saw two of the league's most established teams face off, with Barcelona and Girona engaging in a thrilling contest that ended in a 2-1 victory for the Catalan giants.

Barcelona, who have been in fine form recently, were looking to maintain their lead at the top of the table, while Girona, despite being a smaller club, had a reputation for causing upsets. The match started off with both sides trying to dominate possession, but it was Barcelona who took the lead early on through a well-taken goal from Lionel Messi.

However, Girona refused to give up and fought back valiantly, creating several chances throughout the game. Despite this, it was Barcelona who held on to their lead until the final whistle, thanks to a brace from Luis Suarez in the second half.

As expected, Girona will be disappointed not to take anything from the match, but they can take heart from the fact that they gave one of the league's top teams a run for their money. It's clear that there is still much to play for in La Liga, and we can expect more exciting matches as the season progresses.