Girona vs Barcelona Laliga match preview, prediction and Lineup
After the first international break of the season, Spain’s top team returns to action aiming to stay at the summit of the table and preserve their flawless start to the new La Liga campaign. Barcelona will make the short trip to the Montilivi Stadium for a thrilling local derby against Girona on Sunday afternoon in the scenic region of Catalonia.
Barça enter this match following a brilliant opening month under Hansi Flick, marked by three solid 2-1 victories and capped off with a 7-0 demolition of Valladolid that remains vivid in the minds of every Barça supporter. It was a remarkable conclusion to an impressive first four weeks for the team and its new coach, fueling great anticipation for what’s to come.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
GK: Marc-André ter Stegen
RB: Kounde
CB: Pau Cubarsi
CB: Iniko Martinez
LB: Alejandro Balde
CM: Marc Casado
CM: Pedri
CAM: Dani Olmo
RW: Lamine Yamal
ST: Robert Lewandowski
LW: Raphinha
Girona Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1):
GK: Paulo Gazzaniga
RB: Arnau Martínez
CB: David López
CB: Daley Blind
LB: Miguel Gutiérrez
CM: Solis
CM: Martin
CM: Yangel Herrera
RW: Viktor Tsygankov
LW: Gill
ST: Artem Dovbyk
Match Prediction:
Girona vs Barcelona is shaping up to be an exciting Catalan derby. Girona has established themselves as a solid La Liga team, and playing at home will give them confidence. However, Barcelona has been in excellent form under Hansi Flick, with an unbeaten start to the season and a wealth of attacking talent.
Girona will likely try to stay compact defensively and hit Barça on the counter, using their pace and tactical discipline. Barcelona, on the other hand, will seek to dominate possession, break down Girona’s defense, and exploit any spaces left behind.
Prediction: Girona 1-3 Barcelona
Barcelona’s firepower and tactical versatility may prove too strong, but Girona could still grab a goal through their counter-attacking strategy or set-pieces.