CCTV Live Broadcast! Barcelona vs Girona: Lewandowski Injured, Rashford Expected to Play as No.9 Competing for Aerial Duels

At 22:15 on October 18th Beijing time, in the 9th round of La Liga, Barcelona will host Girona. CCTV5+ will broadcast this match live.

Key points for Barcelona vs Girona are as follows:

First:Team situations! After 8 rounds in La Liga, Barcelona holds 6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with 19 points, sitting second, 2 points behind Real Madrid; Girona has 1 win, 3 draws, and 4 losses, totaling 6 points, ranked seventeenth, equal on points with the relegation zone. In the last La Liga round, Barcelona suffered a heavy 1-4 away defeat to Sevilla, Rashford scored but it wasn’t enough, and Lewandowski's missed penalty was a turning point; Girona won 2-1 at home against Valencia, achieving their first league victory this season.

Second:Lewandowski Injured, Rashford Likely to Play as No.9 Competing for Aerial Battles! Lewandowski’s form has declined sharply this season, and with this veteran Polish striker injured again, coach Flick intends to build a new attacking focal point for Barcelona. Rashford is expected to start as the number 9 in this match. This round of La Liga, Barcelona plays before Real Madrid and faces the weaker Girona side. Barcelona’s new attacking system needs testing, and Rashford is favored to score in consecutive matches. Barcelona is expected to secure all 3 points at home against Girona and temporarily top the La Liga standings.

In the last 6 encounters between the two teams, Barcelona has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, holding a slight advantage.

Injury and suspension updates for both sides, Barcelona hasTer Stegen, Joan Garcia, Gavi, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski, Ferran; Girona hasLopez, Van de Beek, Lemar, Tsygankov, Ruiz, Francis (suspended), Martin (suspended).