Barcelona will look to continue their perfect start to the La Liga season when they face local rivals Girona this Sunday.
The Blaugrana showcased their dominance in a commanding 7-0 victory over Real Valladolid. Raphinha stole the spotlight as he scored a hat-trick.
On the other hand, Girona notched up their second straight win by beating Sevilla 2-0 away, with goals from Ivan Martin and Abel Ruiz securing the three points for the Catalans.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Girona vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in Australia:
TV channel: beIN Sports 2
Live stream: beIN Sports Connect
This game is available for live TV Broadcast on beIN Sports 2. Streaming options are available on beIN Sports Connect.
What time does Girona vs. Barcelona kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at Estadi Montilivi in Girona, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, September 15 at 4:15 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Mon, Sep. 16 | 12:15 a.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Sep. 15 | 11:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Sep. 15 | 10:15 p.m. |
Girona vs. Barcelona lineups, team news
Girona have won their past two games without conceding a goal, so there is not likely to be huge changes from head coach Michel.
Oriol Romeu cannot play his parent club due to a clause in his loan contract, so it could mean a start for 19-year-old Jhon Solis or former Manchester United man Donny van de Beek in midfield.
Girona predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Gazzaniga (GK) — Frances, D. Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez — Martin, Solis, Herrera — Tsygankov, Ruiz, Gil
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Ineligible: Oriol Romeu
Flick isn't likely to make too many changes from the 7-0 thrashing of Real Valladolid prior to the international fixtures.
The big news this week was the return of Gavi to light training. The Spain midfielder has not played since November last year due to an ACL tear — the same injury that will keep Marc Bernal, another star graduate of La Masia, out until next season.
Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo and Fermin Lopez are not expected back yet, although the latter could return to action before October. Ansu Fati could be back in the matchday squad if he comes through all training sessions unscathed this week.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Ter Stegen (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde — Olmo, Casado, Pedri — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Injured: Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo, Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Marc Bernal, Ansu Fati (doubt)
Suspended: None
Girona vs. Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona lost both the derbies against Girona in La Liga last season. The White and Reds won both games with a 4-2 scoreline and convincingly defeated Barca.
Both sides have had a strong start to the season, and makes for an unpredictable game on Sunday. Spectators could see an end to end match that goes down the wire, with Barcelona and Girona sharing the spoils.
- Prediction: Girona 2-2 Barcelona
La Liga fixture schedule this week
Saturday, September 14
- Real Betis vs. Leganes (3:00 a.m. ACT)
- Real Mallorca vs. Villarreal (8:00 p.m. ACT)
- Espanyol vs. Alaves (10:15 p.m. ACT)
Sunday, September 15
- Sevilla vs. Getafe (12:30 a.m. ACT)
- Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid (3:00 a.m. ACT)
- Celta Vigo vs. Real Valladolid (8:00 p.m. ACT)
- Girona vs. Barcelona (10:15 p.m. ACT)
Monday, September 16
- Las Palmas vs. Athletic Bilbao (12:30 a.m. ACT)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Valencia (3:00 a.m. ACT)
Tuesday, September 17
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna (3:00 a.m. ACT)
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