Martin And Lewandowski To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Girona

Barcelona travel to Estadi Montilivi on Monday night aiming to erase the memory of their 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Atlético Madrid when they face city rivals Girona in La Liga. Head coach Hansi Flick is expected to shake up his starting XI and will deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation in search of a response.

Gerard Martin is set to be handed a rare start alongside Robert Lewandowski, who will spearhead the attack as the lone striker. Between the posts, Joan García retains his place despite shipping four goals last time out, while teenage centre-back Pau Cubarsi partners Martin in an attempt to tighten a rearguard that was breached far too easily at the Metropolitano.

Jules Kounde will patrol the right flank, with Alejandro Balde entrusted on the opposite side; both full-backs have licence to push forward and support the front line. João Cancelo and Ronald Araújo provide experienced defensive cover from the bench.

In the double pivot, Frenkie de Jong and Eric García will be tasked with disrupting Girona’s rhythm and recycling possession quickly. Ahead of them, the creative burden falls on a dynamic trio of Fermín López, Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal, whose interplay and incision could prove decisive against a side that likes to press high.

Marc Bernal and Roony Bardghji are expected to be introduced after the interval should fresh impetus be required, while Ferran Torres offers another attacking option from the bench. For Lewandowski, the mission is clear: rediscover his predatory instincts and punish any lapse in the Girona defence to propel Barça back to winning ways.

Barcelona predicted XI vs Girona (4-2-3-1): Joan García; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie de Jong, Eric García; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Fermín López; Robert Lewandowski.