Barcelona faces Girona on Monday as they aim to keep their La Liga title hopes alive following a difficult week. The team suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal, marking a significant setback for coach Hansi Flick. To stay competitive in the league, Barcelona must secure three points against their Catalan neighbors.
Match Details
The match is set to kick off at:
- 3:00 p.m. ET
- 12:00 p.m. PT
- 8:00 p.m. GMT
Location: Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
Competition: La Liga
Barcelona’s Recent Form: LWWWW
Team News and Injuries
Barcelona’s squad is dealing with several injury concerns. Key players Pedri and Gavi are sidelined, as is Marcus Rashford. Raphinha’s status remains uncertain, although he has resumed training and may be included in the lineup.
Current Injury List
- Pedri – Out (hamstring injury)
- Gavi – Out
- Andreas Christensen – Doubtful
- Marcus Rashford – Doubtful
- Raphinha – Possible return
Predicted Lineup for Barcelona
Barcelona is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on capitalizing on their quality against a struggling Girona side.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Joan García |
| RB | Jules Koundé |
| CB | Pau Cubarsí |
| CB | Eric García |
| LB | Alejandro Balde |
| DM | Frenkie de Jong |
| DM | Marc Bernal |
| RW | Lamine Yamal |
| CM | Fermín López |
| LW | Dani Olmo |
| ST | Ferran Torres |
Conclusion
Barcelona must bounce back strongly against Girona. With their roster experiencing injury issues, every point is crucial in their pursuit of the La Liga title. Fans will be eager to see if Raphinha can make a notable impact should he feature in the match.
