Will Barcelona's bad patch resume? The Blaugranas remain on two defeats, against a reshuffled PSG in the Champions League (1-2) and especially against Sevilla, a clear 4-1 winner before the international break. Returning to second behind rival Madrid, they have the opportunity to temporarily take the lead this afternoon. Barcelona faces Girona at 4:15 p.m., a club locked in the race to maintain 17th place.
For this match, Flick surprises by fielding the young Toni Fernandez, 17, who will experience his first minutes this season. He will be supported by Lamine Yamal and Rashford. In the middle, Pedri, de Jong and Casado are associated. Koundé and Balde protect the corridors, the Cubarsi-Garcia hinge is in front of Szczesny's goal. On the Girona side, veterans Blind and Witsel are in the 11.
The compositions
Barcelona: Szczesny – Koundé, Garcia, Cubarsi, Balde – Pedri, de Jong (cap.), Casado – Lamine Yamal, Fernandez, Rashford
Girona: Gazzaniga – Rincon, Vitor Reis, Blind, Moreno – Gil, Martinez (cap.), Witsel, Roca – Portu, Vanat
