Everything you need to know about the league leaders' all-Catalan clash at home to the promoted side this weekend...
Barcelona are back in action in La Liga on Saturday after securing a hard-fought draw away to Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Ernesto Valverde's side went behind at Stamford Bridge, but came back to earn a 1-1 draw as Lionel Messi scored against the Blues for the first time in his career.
The Blaugrana now turn their attentions back to the Primera Division as they look to take another step towards the title in an all-Catalan clash against Girona at Camp Nou.
Barca remain unbeaten in La Liga and lead second-placed Atletico by seven points after 24 rounds of matches, with Real Madrid 14 adrift in third spot...
BARCELONA INJURIES
Thomas Vermaelen is available again and the Belgium defender could feature on Saturday. Coach Valverde has a full squad at his disposal for the Camp Nou clash.
BARCELONA SUSPENSIONS
Nelson Semedo was suspended for the Champions League game against Chelsea on Tuesday, but he is available for this match and Valverde has no players banned this weekend.
BARCELONA POTENTIAL STARTING LINE-UP
Valverde has his entire squad available for this match and the Barca boss could opt to bring in fit-again Vermaelen in central defence in order to give Gerard Pique a rest.
After failing to feature for a single minute against Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday, summer signing Ousmane Dembele is in line to start on the right of midfield, while Philippe Coutinho (cup-tied in Europe) should feature on the opposite flank.
Luis Suarez will partner Lionel Messi in attack.
GIRONA TEAM NEWS
Girona are enjoying a superb season in this, their first ever campaign in La Liga. The Catalan club are in eighth place with 34 points, having won nine and drawn seven of their 24 games.
Pablo Machin's men have drawn twice against Atletico, while they also beat Real Madrid at home and impressed despite going down 3-0 to Barca at Montilivi earlier this season.
Defender Jose Raymundo Luis Suarez is sidelined, while left-back Johan Mojica is doubtful.
TV COVERAGE & KICK-OFF TIME
Barcelona versus Girona kicks off at 20:45 local time on Saturday and will be broadcast live in the UK (United Kingodm) on Sky Sports Football and also on Sky Sports Main Event, both from 19:40 GMT.
In the United States, the game can be watched live on television on beIN SPORTS and kicks off at 14:45 ET.
peawee10
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possible lineup?
zon
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Mesiii scores again. Messi with a double. Messi strikes another hatrick. Thats the news at of the game.
ak27799
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thats what true barca fans must know . # forca barca
ak27799
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He is everything , shy as a person nice by heart and great by football
i_koda
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I want this line up
parsarma
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we want messi on bench for keep him fresh for big game
prakashcr7
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Barca will win the game but it will be difficult for them
vunbktz
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messi you are the best team [messi]
HrishikeshShrestha
2
Bad goal by messi.
Rakclm
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let use messi suras and dembele up front, countinho Ivan and Sergio b in the middle, and Roberto Alba utiti and Thomas defense while stegen in d pole
DiegoVeliz
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Roni08
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Iniesta to control the game!
kuybdkpy
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let use Dembele and COUTINHO together
Ruweega143
0
Best line up
Behadins
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Shivam_Kumar
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yerri mina missing in starting 11 why?????
Ayonava Dey
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They can try this formation in the next match. Any suggestion??
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5 defender will be too much defensive..
Ayonava Dey
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Alba, Roberto, Rakitic should be given some rest..
LeoHasan
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They can try this formation in the next match. Any suggestion??
NicholasSiryon
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Weeadmnpru
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JUNAID_sXl
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My line up against girona
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will you protect the goal 😢
Ginolaflash
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Hope to see both Coutinho and Dembele starting... This will be an opportunity for Yerry Mina to start also so that key players like Messi, Paulinho, Iniesta will be rested for more coming important matches.... This should be the lineup
nirose23
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barca
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Where is alba
Tharun_05
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MCDS is not at all possible It is not the Barça way of playing
shray_srivastava
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I want dembele to start playing the same role as Ney once did for us, Messi in his favoured right side with Suarez in centre. 4-3-3 This side looks as strong as ever. 🔵🔴🔥🔥🔥
Vedant3907
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BARCA best of luck for the game ...... this game is yours no chance of lossing....... [messi][messi][messi][messi][messi] also great squad for the game ...........
CelsoAlfonso
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I think some key players should be rested during this match, and those who have not rested in this one should do it against Las Palmas
Rogerthat
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My line up
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Seriously man
rushi2000
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paulinho has a good stretch he might get choosen and dembele ,iniesta and yerry mina could be possible substitutions
Rogerthat
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Say something guys 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Somaekmnz
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Double chance!!🔴🔵🔴🔵🔝
jukmnoprty
3
l love Barcelona especially [messi]
puoabno
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My line up
Elsa98
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You make my happy mood spoil..😡
Bjkhaleed
2
Best line up for Barcelona against Girona
puoabno
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Bjkhaleed
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I've said it time without number here on AF that this our stupid wretch coach should be sacked. Because he's ruining the club formation legacy, goal scoring legacy, substitution legacy, integrity player legacy & other Barcelona stuffs legacy. I know y'all will disagree with me due to his winning streak but I bet you'll all cry for him later before this season ends & continually..
nandiniD10S
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Yeay!😘 Coutinho is in the starting 11!😍 Cant wait to see you playing!
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That's just the speculated starting XI, the real one is yet to be released
heaksu
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rakatic is not creative or paulinho so i would leave them out
Elsa98
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Yeay!😘 Coutinho is in the starting 11!😍 Cant wait to see you playing!
Jeje789
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barca
Lawrencedweh
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Rare_monster
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Best team to play on Saturday.... Subsitute- Messi Busquest Umtiti Pique Iniesta
ayush_dj
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My line up against girona
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With ter stegen as goalkeeper
India315136
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messi will be rested i gues
ayush_dj
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My line up against girona
Voubdimr
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Harikeish
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Barca should give some youth their chance against Girona
FCBarcelona1997
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I love thIs STARTING XI vamos BARCA 🔴🔵 and Welcome back Vermalen 🇧🇪