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2024/25 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 5
Girona FC v FC Barcelona
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Girona, Spain
Sunday, 15 September 2024
Kick-off is at 16h15
Girona FC will be keen to end FC Barcelona's fairytale start to the
La Liga season when they meet at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on 15 September.
Current Form
The White and Reds secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Sevilla FC away on 1 September and are unbeaten in their last two games in the Spanish top-flight.
Girona are also undefeated in their last two home matches in the league having registered two consecutive victories at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
Meanwhile, Barcelona hammered a hapless Real Valladolid side 7-0 at home on 31 August as they extended their unbeaten run to eight matches in La Liga.
Barca are also undefeated in their last four away matches in the competition having registered four successive wins as the visitors.
Team News
Girona are yet to report any injuries in their camp coming into this encounter and the club has no suspension concerns.
Marc Bernal, Fermin Lopez, Andreas Christensen, Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi are all on Barcelona's injury list, but Barca have no suspension issues.
Quotes
“The way the team played from the start was fantastic," Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said after his side's win over Valladolid.
"That’s what we have to do. When the referee blows the whistle, we have to give 100%. We created good chances, we pressed hard… it was a great game.
“For me, the only thing that matters is the team. We’re happy that the team is doing so well. When I go out to lunch or dinner and see people, they’re kind to us, they help us, they support us, they give us energy."
Head-to-Head
Girona secured a 4-2 win over Barcelona in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on 4 May.
As a result, the White and Reds are unbeaten in their last three league matches against Barca having registered two wins and one draw.
La Liga matchday 5 fixtures
Friday, 13 September
21:00 - Real Betis v CD Leganes
Saturday, 14 September
14:00 - Real Mallorca v Villarreal CF
16:15 - RCD Espanyol v Deportivo Alaves
18:30 - Sevilla FC v Getafe CF
21:00 - Real Sociedad v Real Madrid
Sunday, 15 September
14:00 - Celta Vigo v Real Valladolid
16:15 - Girona FC v FC Barcelona
18:30 - Las Palmas v Athletic Bilbao
21:00 - Atletico Madrid v Valencia CF
Monday, 16 September
21:00 - Rayo Vallecano v CA Osasuna
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