Barcelona vs Girona Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Barcelona managed to come out on top of their controversial rearranged clash against Osasuna on Thursday as they now prepare for a Catalan derby against Girona this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Sunday 30th March, 2025: UK – 3:15pm / US ET – 10:15am / US PT – 7:15am
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Barcelona vs Girona may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Barcelona Preview: Brilliant Blaugrana
Barcelona were forced by La Liga to play their rearranged game against Osasuna technically still within the March international break but the Blaugrana managed to win by three goals to nil thanks to goals from Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski.
The Catalans now begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting back at the top-of-the-table in La Liga with a three-point lead against Real Madrid with a better goal difference and a better head-to-head record. They are chasing the treble this season.
Girona Preview: Not yet safe
Girona are not yet safe. Michel said it would be a much tougher this season as they finished third and qualified for the UEFA Champions League in just their fifth La Liga season last year before selling off several key players and they are hovering just above the danger zone.
The visitors most recent outing saw them share a 1-1 draw with Valencia at Montilivi a couple of weeks ago before the break with Cristhian Stuani scoring an equalising goal around six minutes after Diego Lopez had opened the scoring in the second-half.
Barcelona Team News: Players returning
Both Ronald Araujo and Raphinha missed Barca’s defeat of Osasuna in midweek with both expected to come back into their eleven despite the victory. They remain without key young midfielders such as Marc Bernal and Marc Casado.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, Alex Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Unavailable: Ter Stegen (Injured), Christensen (Injured), Marc Bernal (Injured), Marc Casado (Injured), Dani Olmo (Injured)
Questionable:
Girona Team News: Van de Beek suspended
Former Manchester United and Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek is missing through suspension for this weekend’s trip to the Catalan capital. They also have a couple of injuries, too, such as Ivan Martin and Bryan Gil.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Paulo Gazzaniga; Arnau Martinez, Blind, Krejci, Miguel Gutierrez; Yangel Herrera, Arthur; Tsygankov, Danjuma, Yaser Asprilla; Miovski
Unavailable: Ricard Artero (Injured), Ivan Martin (Injured), Van de Beek (Suspended), Bryan Gil (Injured)
Questionable: Jhon Solis (Injured), Abel Ruiz (Injured)
Barcelona vs Girona Prediction
Barcelona have been brilliant throughout the campaign and they have now scored 135 goals in 44 matches across all competitions so far this season as they chase the treble this season with a Copa del Rey semi-final second-leg against Atletico Madrid coming up before a UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against Borussia Dortmund in April. They face a Girona side that have struggled throughout the campaign and begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting just seven points above the bottom three and the relegation places with ten games to go. Another comfortable Barca victory is to be expected for this one at Estadi Olympic Lluis Companys.
Barcelona vs Girona Tip: Barcelona to win -1 handicap
