Flick Chooses Toni Fernández as Starter and Welcomes Lamine’s Return Against Girona

In a significant lineup change, Hansi Flick has appointed young talent Toni Fernández as the starting left winger or false nine for FC Barcelona. This match marks Fernández’s debut in La Liga, highlighting his rise through the ranks. The match also sees the return of Lamine Yamal on the right side of the attack.

Barcelona’s Starting Eleven Against Girona

The complete starting lineup for FC Barcelona includes:

• Szczesny (Goalkeeper)
• Koundé
• Eric Garcia
• Cubarsí
• Balde
• Casadó
• Pedri
• De Jong
• Lamine Yamal
• Toni Fernández
• Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford remains a consistent presence at the center forward position. In the midfield, the absences of Olmo due to injury and Fermín, returning from a setback, lead to De Jong stepping into the attacking midfield role. Marc Casado takes over as the pivot, ensuring stability in the center.

Defensive Pairing and Challenges

Flick has opted for Eric Garcia and Cubarsí as the central defensive pairing. This selection aims to maintain strong form as the team copes with seven player absences.

Girona’s Team Lineup

On the opposing side, Girona faces its own challenges, missing six players. However, coach Míchel welcomes back talented midfielder Joel Roca and coach Bryan Gil for this match. Girona’s starting eleven is:

• Gazzaniga (Goalkeeper)
• Hugo Rincón
• Arnau
• Vitor Reis
• Blind
• Álex Moreno
• Witsel
• Bryan Gil
• Joel Roca
• Portu
• Vanat

This match promises to be an exciting encounter, balancing fresh talent and established players on both sides. Barcelona aims to capitalize on its home advantage while Girona seeks to navigate through their challenges.