Girona: Aiming for Upset Against Catalan Giants
Currently sitting in a surprising third place and on the cusp of their first ever Champions League appearance, Girona will be brimming with confidence when they host Barcelona on Matchday 34 of La Liga.
They’ve won three of their last four matches and boast an impressive 12-game unbeaten home run (W10, D2). Their potent attack, the highest scorers at home in La Liga (42 goals), is a key factor in their success. However, their record against top-four sides is concerning, having conceded at least twice in all five such encounters.
In the reverse fixture, they secured a thrilling 4-2 victory. Can they repeat that feat and maintain their Champions League dream?
Barcelona: Looking to Secure Second Place
Barcelona, already qualified for the Champions League, visit with the aim of solidifying their second-place position. Despite a strong away record (W9, D6, L1), their sole defeat came against league leaders Real Madrid. Additionally, they’ve lost three of their five matches against top-four opposition this season.
However, their impressive head-to-head record against Girona (W4, D2, L1) might offer reassurance, despite failing to win their last two encounters.
Missing Players
- Girona: Ricard Artero (Ankle Injury) Borja Garcia (Muscle Injury) Joel Roca (Knee Injury) Juanpe (Doubtful due to Broken Nose) Cristhian Stuani (Injury)
- Barcelona: Alejandro Balde (Muscle Injury) Gavi (Knee Injury) Frenkie De Jong (Ankle)
Players to Watch
- Artem Dovbyk (Girona): La Liga’s top scorer (at the start of the round) with 19 goals, Dovbyk will be a constant threat.
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona): Fresh off his 32nd career hat-trick (and his first in La Liga) as reported by Sports Buddy, Lewandowski will be Barcelona’s main attacking weapon.
Key Stat
Barcelona boast a perfect record against Girona away from home in La Liga, winning all three encounters without conceding a goal. Can Girona break this trend and claim a crucial victory?
