Barcelona, the current leaders in La Liga, will aim to continue their flawless start to the season as they prepare to face Girona in the Catalan derby at Estadi Montilivi on Sunday.
On the other hand, Girona, who currently sit fifth in the table with seven points from four matches, are looking to bounce back from a slow start to the season as they prepare for a tough test against Barcelona.
“Girona must face a difficult fixture against Barcelona before focusing on their midweek trip to the Parc des Princes,” said a spokesperson for the team.
Following some player turnover over the summer, Girona got off to a rocky start with a draw against Real Betis and a heavy loss to Atletico Madrid. However, they have since bounced back with wins over Osasuna and Sevilla.
“We are aiming for a third consecutive victory and hope to draw inspiration from our double over Barcelona last season,” said Girona coach Michel.
Barcelona, on the other hand, have been in top form with three consecutive wins before a dominating 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid in their last game.
“We are feeling confident after a strong start to the season, but we must be wary of Girona’s threat, especially considering our loss to them last season,” said a Barcelona player.
Overall, Barcelona has won eight straight matches, but they will need to be at their best to overcome Girona’s challenge.
In team news, Raphinha scored a hat-trick in Barcelona’s last game, with contributions from Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres.
“We are focused on maintaining our momentum and extending our winning streak,” said a Barcelona representative.
Barcelona has a strong record against Girona in recent years, but they will not underestimate their opponents in the upcoming clash.