Frank Christian
Barcelona is set to continue their winning momentum as they face Girona, their Catalan rivals, in Sunday’s La Liga matchup.
Raphinha shone in Barcelona’s recent 7-0 rout against Real Valladolid, scoring his first hat-trick for the team.
On the other hand, Girona has been performing well, achieving their second consecutive league win with a 2-0 triumph over Sevilla.
The Sporting News provides essential information for this clash, including broadcast details, kickoff timing, and lineup updates.
Live stream and TV info for Girona vs. Barcelona
If you’re in the UK, here’s how to catch the La Liga action:
TV channel: Premier Sports 1
Live stream: Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV
This match will air on Premier Sports 1 in the UK, with streaming available on Premier Sports Player and LaLigaTV.
For those unable to watch the game live or are outside their home location, using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. VPNs create a secure online connection, allowing access to your preferred streaming services from anywhere globally.
Kickoff timing for Girona vs. Barcelona in the UK
This La Liga match is scheduled at Estadi Montilivi in Girona, Spain, starting on Sunday, September 15, at 4:15 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates to UK time:
| Date | Sun, Sep. 15 |
| Kick-off time | 3:15 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Estadi Montilivi |
| Location | Girona, Spain |
Team news and predicted lineups for Girona vs. Barcelona
Girona has achieved two consecutive wins without conceding, so head coach Michel is unlikely to make significant lineup changes.
Oriol Romeu is ineligible to play due to a clause in his loan agreement, potentially allowing either 19-year-old Jhon Solis or ex-Manchester United player Donny van de Beek to start in midfield.
Expected Girona XI (4-3-3): Gazzaniga (GK) — Frances, D. Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez — Martin, Solis, Herrera — Tsygankov, Ruiz, Gil
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Ineligible: Oriol Romeu
Barcelona is also expected to maintain their winning lineup, having just come off a strong performance against Real Valladolid.
This week saw Gavi return to light training after a long injury layoff due to an ACL tear. He was joined on the sidelines by Marc Bernal, who is also out for the season.
Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo, and Fermin Lopez won’t return yet, though Fermin could be back before October. Ansu Fati may also join the team if he clears all training sessions without issues this week.
Expected Barcelona XI (4-3-3): Ter Stegen (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde — Olmo, Casado, Pedri — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Injured: Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo, Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Marc Bernal, Ansu Fati (doubt)
Suspended: None
Prediction for Girona vs. Barcelona
Last season, Barcelona lost both derbies against Girona, with Girona securing a 4-2 victory in each game.
Both teams have started the season strongly, adding an element of unpredictability to their upcoming match. Fans can expect an exciting and tightly contested game, possibly ending in a draw.
- Prediction: Girona 2-2 Barcelona
Upcoming La Liga matches this week
Friday, September 13
- Real Betis vs. Leganes (8:00 p.m. BST)
Saturday, September 14
- Real Mallorca vs. Villarreal (1:00 p.m. BST)
- Espanyol vs. Alaves (3:15 p.m. BST)
- Sevilla vs. Getafe (5:30 p.m. BST)
- Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid (8:00 p.m. BST)
Sunday, September 15
- Celta Vigo vs. Real Valladolid (1:00 p.m. BST)
- Girona vs. Barcelona (3:15 p.m. BST)
- Las Palmas vs. Athletic Bilbao (5:30 p.m. BST)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Valencia (8:00 p.m. BST)
Monday, September 16
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna (8:00 p.m. BST)
