The Catalan giants aim to extend their lead in the Catalan derby against the men coached by Michel Sánchez.
Barcelona will take on Girona on Monday as they seek to shake off the sting of a heavy 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. That setback not only stung the club but also robbed Xavi Hernandez of the chance to contest the final, leaving the dressing room searching for quick recovery and renewed focus.
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Thus, Barcelona hosts Girona under coach Michel Sánchez in a pivotal clash to close the 28th round of the league season. On matchday, Xavi will consider fielding changes after the mauling by Madrid, weighing fresh combinations to rekindle balance and momentum.
There is talk of potential personnel changes, with names like Franck Kessié and Marcos Alonso possibly making way for Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia. There could be a reshuffling at the back, with Jules Koundé forming a central pairing alongside Eric Garcia, while Ansu Fati could spearhead the attack and Pablo Gavi might move into a more central midfield role. Kessié remains a viable option, which could see Sergi Roberto benched. Jordi Alba could return to left-back alongside Alex Balde, though the young winger showed resilience against Madrid as Barcelona pressed forward.
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Girona at a favorable moment
Barcelona faces a Girona side fresh from a 2-1 victory in the other Catalan derby against Espanyol. The visitors sit with a precarious cushion above the relegation zone, underscoring the stakes of every remaining fixture. Michel Sánchez faces important decisions with Aleix García and David López potentially unavailable, opening the door for Borja García, Bernardo Espinosa, or even Juanpe Ramírez to start. Aside from any surprises, the lineup is expected to resemble the one that defeated Espanyol last week.
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LINEUPS OF BARCELONA VS. GIRONA
Barcelona (1-4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Araújo, Koundé, Eric Garcia, Balde/Alba; Sergi Roberto/Kessi, Busquets, Gavi; Raphinha, Lewandowski and Ansu Fati/Ferran Torres
Girona (1-4-3-3): Gazzaniga; Arnau Martinez, Santi Bueno, Bernardo/David López, Javi Hernández; Ivan Martin, Oriol Romeu, Aleix Garcia/Borja Garcia; Tsygankov, Taty Castellanos and Toni Villa
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