Based on the predicted starting line-up of the Barcelona players that I read from several sources, as usual Xavi did not change his formation much, only De Jong replaced Busquets' role as a Pivot. Pedri, Gavi, are still the mainstay of the attacking midfielders. Raphinha, Dembele playing on the wing, Ansu Fati being a centre-forward. the strength of Barcelona's attack line is not too sharp, but I hope Ansu Fati can play optimally.
On the other hand, Girona is not a strong team for Barcelona. but for Girona coach Michel. this match was a tough match even though they played as the home team. to get back to winning ways, it seems very difficult. IMO, Girona had no choice but to play defensively, counterattacking if they had the chance. this match, it looks like it will go one way but we'll see what the two coaches will do respectively.
On the other hand, Girona is not a strong team for Barcelona. but for Girona coach Michel. this match was a tough match even though they played as the home team. to get back to winning ways, it seems very difficult. IMO, Girona had no choice but to play defensively, counterattacking if they had the chance. this match, it looks like it will go one way but we'll see what the two coaches will do respectively.
Against Barcelona, almost all teams choose to play defensively, but for Girona, this is a familiar manner, and they are quite good in defense. Lewandowski will be missed, after all, the team is already getting used to playing for its center forward. Girona has chances today, even a draw can be considered a positive result for them, but they are in the middle of the standings and do not have big goals while Barcelona wants to stay on top.
