FC Barcelona started off the 2024-25 season strongly and won the first four games of the La Liga campaign as the side coached by German manager Hansi Flick won against Valencia, Rayo Vallecano, Athletic Club and Valladolid. They'll look to make it five of five when they face Girona, who after a historical Champions League qualification, won two games, drew one and lost one so far in the league. Here's what you need to know:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 15 | Time: 10:15 a.m. ET
- Location: Estadi Municipal de Montilivi - Girona, Spain
- TV: ESPN Deportes | Live stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Odds: Girona +340; Draw +280; FC Barcelona -130
Team news
Girona: Coach Michel is currently looking to assembling the best squad available after some summer outgoings, including striker Arnaut Danjuma who joined the Spanish side in the summer transfer window, and he's expected to make his first start at the new club.
Possible Girona XI: Gazzaniga; Frances, Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez; Tsygankov, Herrera, Martin, Gil; Ruiz, Danjuma.
FC Barcelona: Flick is expected to make some changes ahead of the Barcelona debut in the Champions League Matchday 1 against Monaco but Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are the most likely to start in front to play alongside striker Robert Lewandowski.
Possible FC Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Prediction
Barcelona had a great start to the season while Girona are still working to find a new balance in the team after the summer exits. Pick: Barcelona 2, Girona 1.
