Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash between Girona and Barcelona.
BARCELONA](/football/la-liga/girona-vs-barcelona_game_162483.html) [Xavi](/people/xavi/)'s side are currently top of [the table](/football/la-liga/table.html), three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, while Girona are 11th in Spain's top flight, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two sides. [Barcelona](/football/barcelona/) will be aiming to record a third straight La Liga victory when they make the trip to [Girona](/football/girona/) on Saturday afternoon.
LaLiga league leaders FC Barcelona and Girona play the derby on Saturday. Here are the previews of both the teams.
He is one of Girona’s most creative midfielders who can play with the ball in his feet under pressure. A win will be a huge statement and an upset that will give their fans a huge reason to celebrate in an otherwise underwhelming campaign up to this point. The Blaugrana has conceded only six goals this campaign as of yet and look high on confidence as they travel to the Estadi Montilivi. FC Barcelona is searching for a third win in a row in LaLiga. [FC Barcelona](https://khelnow.com/tag/barcelona/) at the Estadi Montilivi on Saturday, 28 January 2023. On the other hand, Girona is struggling to find consistency.
The 2022-23 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this week as Girona lock horns with Xavi's impressive Barcelona side in an ...
Barcelona have been in impressive form this season and will be intent on reclaiming the league title in the coming months. The Catalan giants edged Real Sociedad to an important 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week. Girona are currently in 11th place in the La Liga standings and have been fairly impressive so far this season.
*Points and positions at the time of writing on Friday. Competition/Round: 2022-23 La Liga, Matchday 19. Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Robert Lewandowski, ...
Without Robert Lewandowski up front they’ll have to be extra sharp when it comes to converting their chances, and Xavi needs to have a good plan and manage the game well. It’s been a very productive month results wise, but the performances have been very inconsistent. [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/2raZoA) (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), DAZN (Spain), [others](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/4362840/girona-vs-barcelona/) [Rotations are needed](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/barcelona-la-liga/2023/1/27/23572375/barcelona-predicted-lineup-girona-la-liga-rotation-time), but the squad is deep and healthy enough to get a win even with backups. [others](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/4362840/girona-vs-barcelona/) [FC Barcelona](https://www.barcablaugranes.com) (1st, 44pts) vs Girona FC (11th, 21pts)*
La Liga leaders Barcelona are away at Girona this weekend in a Catalan derby which Xavi will hope at least maintains his team's three-point lead.
Marcos Alonso, Raphinha, Sergi Roberto, and Jordi Alba could all start while Ansu Fati is also a possibility to replace the Polish hitman up top. Make sure to tune in for coverage of the biggest games, stories, transfer news with Fabrizio Romano, and everything else going on in the world's most popular sport. Barca overcame Real Sociedad in midweek to reach the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Girona vs Barcelona Live Streaming: LA Liga LIVE – Girona will welcome leaders Barcelona in the La Liga match. The clash between Catalan rivals will see ...
Girona enters the match on the back of a 1-0 loss to Villarreal in the previous encounter. Girona vs Barcelona Live Streaming: LA Liga LIVE – Girona will welcome leaders Barcelona in the La Liga match. Girona on the other hand are 11th on the points table and an upset win over Barcelona will get them closer to the top 10.
Girona vs FC Barcelona Live Streaming of La Liga 2022-23 Match: Here you can get all the details as to When, Where, and How you can watch the La Liga ...
A win against Girona will now help the Blaugranas in establishing a six-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga standings. After claiming four wins on the trot across all competitions, Barcelona are now set to face Catalan rivals Girona FC in La Liga on Saturday. The La Liga match between Girona and FC Barcelona will be played at the Estadi Montilivi in Girona.
WELCOME TO THE ESTADI MONTILIVI!!! The cozy home of Girona in Catalonia is the site of an important La Liga clash between the hosts and Barcelona, ...
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Barcelona will look to extend their lead atop the La Liga table when they take on promoted side Girona in a Catalan derby match that promises to be intense.
— Barcelona match will be televised on TSN4 and streaming on TSN's online platforms. It will also be [streamed in English and Spanish on ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/jW2Gna). Canada: TSN holds TV and streaming rights for La Liga in Canada. The match takes place at the sold-out Estadio Municipal Montilivi, where Girona have lost just two of their nine matches this season (vs. They have not suffered defeat at home since October 2. Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres are out for Barcelona, serving the final match in their respective suspension. Brazilian attacker Reinier, defensive midfielder Ibrahima Kebe, and centre-back David Lopez are still out injured. They expect it to be fine for play as the temperature rises throughout the day. 35 mins from kickoff: This is the last match that Barcelona will have to do without Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, who are both out due to suspension. They sit in 12th place - four points from the relegation zone - and have played well, including earning a draw at Real Madrid. 5) to come.
Attempt missed. Ansu Fati (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box. Foul by Marcos Alonso (Barcelona). Yan Couto (Girona) wins a free kick i.
Marcos Alonso (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Juanpe fills in for the suspended Santi Bueno. Ansu Fati (Barcelona) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Pedri (Barcelona) left footed shot from very close range. Stay tuned to this live blog for all the latest updates. Xavi will need to think of a solution for the second half. It's waved offside, but that was a warning to Barcelona to keep alert at the back. Because the away side really haven't been able to turn their 60 percent possession into much. Girona 0, Barcelona 1. Before that defeat, they managed three wins in their previous five. They are undefeated at home in their last five games. A win for Xavi's men would add pressure to their rivals.
Barcelona aim to extend their lead at the top of the La Liga table when they travel to face an entertaining Girona side on Saturday.
After taking on Girona, the Catalans travel to Andalusia to face high-flying Real Betis. Girona, on the other hand, sit comfortably in mid-table in La Liga and an upset win over Blaugrana will get them closer to the top 10. However, given the talent gap between the two teams, Girona may even accept a point against the table-toppers.
Barcelona will look to extend their lead atop the La Liga table when they take on promoted side Girona in a Catalan derby match that promises to be intense.
It will also be [streamed in English and Spanish on ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/jW2Gna). Barcelona match will be televised on TSN4 and streaming on TSN's online platforms. The match takes place at the sold-out Estadio Municipal Montilivi, where Girona have lost just two of their nine matches this season (vs. 35 mins from kickoff: This is the last match that Barcelona will have to do without Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, who are both out due to suspension. Girona 'keeper Paulo Gazzaniga gives the ball away in his own box (!!!) as Girona tries to play out of the back. Una pena la lesión del francés, que llega en su mejor momento de forma— Albert Rogé (@albert_roge) Pedri in for Dembele and it's Gavi who moves to take his place wide left with Pedri settling in as the right central midfielder. Another giveaway by the Girona backline (this time by Juanpe) and Ansu Fati fires a shot high. Both teams are imprecise with their passing, spaces are few, and the cold is not helping. Taty Castellanos goes in the referee's book for a high arm on Sergio Busquets as they both rose up for a header. — They sit in 12th place - four points from the relegation zone - and have played well, including earning a draw at Real Madrid.
But the Catalan club converted one of few chances as Pedri opened the scoring on 61 minutes. Xavi Hernandez' side worked the ball from the right flank to the ...
Dembele was then forced off the pitch with an injury 11 minutes later. The victory sent them six points above second-placed rivals [Real Madrid](/football/team?id=86), albeit having played an extra game than Carlo Ancelotti's side. [Barcelona](/football/team?id=83) extended their lead at the top of LaLiga to six points after they recorded a 1-0 victory away at [Girona](/football/team?id=9812) on Saturday.
But the Catalan club converted one of few chances as Pedri opened the scoring on 61 minutes. Xavi Hernandez' side worked the ball from the right flank to the ...
Dembele was then forced off the pitch with an injury 11 minutes later. The victory sent them six points above second-placed rivals [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86), albeit having played an extra game than Carlo Ancelotti's side. [Ousmane Dembele](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/229744/Ousmane-Dembélé) managed to test Girona goalkeeper [Paulo Gazzaniga](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/164469/Paulo-Gazzaniga) on 14 minutes, but he made an important save.