Barcelona predicted lineup vs Girona – La Liga
Barcelona will likely be aiming to increase their profitable run firstly of the 2024/25 season once they go to Girona in a Catalan derby on Sunday afternoon.
The Hansi Flick period has bought off to a flawless begin with Barcelona profitable all 4 of their La Liga matches to this point. They’re assured to complete matchday 5 on the high of the desk, with no different facet having secured greater than two victories – together with fierce rivals Actual Madrid.
Nonetheless, Girona are the hardest check that they’ve confronted underneath their new boss. Michel’s outfit certified for the Champions League in 2023/24 and beat Barca 4-2 house and away, ending simply 4 factors off them within the closing standings.
Barca are undoubtedly going to be made to work to maintain their good file intact on the Estadi Montilivi.
Right here is how Flick might line his facet up for Sunday’s encounter.
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – Even in Barca’s 7-0 hammering of Actual Valladolid earlier than the worldwide break, Ter Stegen wanted to make an enormous save within the first half to safe a primary clear sheet of the season. He isn’t been good this time period however he is nonetheless able to vital stops.
RB: Jules Kounde – Kounde was a shock goalscorer in opposition to Valladolid with a well-taken end however his main focus will likely be his defensive tasks in opposition to Girona. He’ll doubtless be tasked with preserving Tottenham loanee Bryan Gil quiet.
CB: Pau Cubarsi – The teen continues to look as unbelievably composed as he did in his breakout 2023/24 marketing campaign and defensive accidents make him an much more important presence within the backline.
CB: Inigo Martinez – With Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen out, Martinez’s solely competitors at centre-back is Eric Garcia – who spent final season with Girona. Nonetheless, the veteran could get the nod for now.
LB: Alejandro Balde – Balde was a menace within the Actual Valladolid half earlier than the worldwide break and his attacking runs might trigger Girona related points. He could have his palms full with the spectacular Viktor Tsygankov on the different finish.
DM: Marc Casado – Accidents have stripped Barca’s midfield naked, with Fermin Lopez the most recent to take residence within the therapy room. With Ilkay Gundogan having left for Manchester Metropolis too, Casado has a superb alternative to earn a run of begins.
DM: Pedri – Regardless of being simply 21 years of age, Pedri already seems like one of many older heads in Barca’s midfield. The Spaniard’s pleasant passing vary ought to be on present in opposition to Girona.
RW: Lamine Yamal – {The teenager} is already the mannequin of consistency, with 4 glorious La Liga performances kicking off an unlimited marketing campaign. He has already produced a purpose and 4 assists for Barca this time period.
AM: Dani Olmo – Like a duck to water, Olmo has adjusted to life at Barcelona very swiftly. A profitable purpose on his debut was adopted up by a sensational show in opposition to Valladolid, and the Spaniard ought to be match this weekend after an harm scare on worldwide obligation.
LW: Raphinha – Barca will likely be happy to have saved Raphinha round in spite of everything following a powerful begin to the time period. Three targets and an help unsurprisingly earned him the participant of the match award in opposition to Valladolid.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – Targets comply with Lewandowski carefully, with Poland the beneficiaries of his sharpshooting over the worldwide break. He has 4 targets in 4 begins for Barca in La Liga and there’s loads extra but to come back.
