Barcelona fans hope to take revenge on Girona on Sunday after two losses last year. Barcelona has won four straight LaLiga games under new coach Hansi Flick. With 12 points, they lead Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid by four.
Barcelona wants a Catalan Derby revenge over Girona
Everyone was stunned when Girona finished third and qualified for the Champions League last year. They started the season slowly. They tied Real Betis and fell 3-0 against Atletico Madrid. Girona returned to their flamboyant style that made them one of La Liga’s most popular teams last year with wins against Osasuna and Sevilla.
The wealthy Abu Dhabi owners of Girona challenged Real Madrid for the title last season and beat Barcelona twice, leaving Barcelona without a trophy. Barcelona’s former manager, Xavi Hernandez, resigned harshly after the team’s poor play.
Barcelona’s finances were so terrible that it had to sell Ilkay Gundogan, Clement Lenglet, and Vitor Roque to comply with LaLiga’s Financial Fair Play laws. The team seems to have revived under Flick, despite just adding Spanish attacking player Dani Olmo.
Robert Lewandowski is hot. He has the most La Liga goals with four. Young players Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal have strengthened Barcelona’s assault. Two years after joining Barcelona for €60 million from Leeds United, Raphinha has reached his full potential.
Fifth-placed Girona will strive to interrupt Barcelona’s flawless start and maintain their Spanish football climb. Barcelona will strive to avenge last season’s losses and win LaLiga.
