At 11:15 AM (Argentina time), Barcelona will host Girona in a crucial match for both teams on matchday 9 of La Liga.
Current Form of Barcelona and Girona
After suffering a significant setback in their last outing, Barcelona will be eager to rebound and secure a win. Conversely, Girona arrives on the back of a victory and aims to build momentum in the league standings.
Recent League Results of Barcelona
Barcelona’s recent performance has been mixed, suffering a tough 4-1 defeat against Sevilla in their previous match, marking their only loss in the last five games where they claimed four victories, netting 15 goals while conceding 6.
Recent League Results of Girona
Girona is coming off a 2-1 win against Valencia. In their last four matches, they managed one win, three draws, and faced one defeat, scoring 4 goals but letting in 7.
Playing at home, Barcelona has been formidable, securing three consecutive wins at the Estadio Johan Cruyff.
Barcelona’s Lineup
The manager, Hans Flick, has opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Wojciech Szczesny in goal; a defensive line comprising Jules Koundé, Eric García, Pau Cubarsi, and Alejandro Balde; a midfield featuring Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Marc Casadó; with forwards Lamine Yamal, Toni Fernández, and Marcus Rashford.
Girona’s Lineup
On the other hand, coach Miguel Sánchez Muñoz has settled on a tactical 4-4-2 formation with Paulo Gazzaniga in goal; a backline of Hugo Rincón, Vitor Reis, Daley Blind, and Álex Moreno; a midfield that includes Bryan Gil, Arnau Martinez, Axel Witsel, and Joel Roca; and strikers Portu and Vladyslav Vanat.
The last five encounters between these two sides show Barcelona securing 2 wins, Girona with 2 victories, and 1 match ending in a draw. Their most recent clash was on March 30 during the 2024-2025 season, where Barcelona triumphed 4-1.
Currently, Barcelona is positioned second in the league with 19 points (6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss), while Girona sits in 18th place with 6 points (1 win, 3 draws, and 4 losses).
Looking ahead, Barcelona’s next fixture will be against Real Madrid in what promises to be an electrifying Clásico on October 26 at Santiago Bernabéu, starting at 12:15 PM (Argentina time).
Referee Jesús Gil Manzano will officiate the match.
Upcoming Fixtures for Barcelona and Girona
Barcelona
- Matchday 10: vs Real Madrid – October 26 – 12:15 PM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 11: vs Elche – November 2 – 2:30 PM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 12: vs Celta – November 9 – 5:00 PM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 13: vs Athletic Bilbao – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 14: vs Alavés – Date and time to be confirmed
Girona
- Matchday 10: vs Real Oviedo – October 25 – 9:00 AM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 11: vs Getafe – October 31 – 5:00 PM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 12: vs Alavés – November 8 – 10:00 AM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 13: vs Betis – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 14: vs Real Madrid – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Timing by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 11:15 AM
Colombia and Peru: 9:15 AM
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Nicaragua: 8:15 AM
Venezuela: 10:15 AM