BARCELONA, Oct 19 — Substitute Ronald Araujo scored three minutes into added time as Barcelona secured a 2-1 win over a stubborn Girona in LaLiga yesterday.

Champions Barcelona, who have 22 points after nine matches, sit top of the table, a point above Real Madrid, who have played a game fewer and face Getafe today. Girona are in the relegation zone, sitting 19th in the table with six points.