Barcelona head into another intense La Liga evening knowing that the spotlight is firmly back on them after a bruising setback that still lingers.
The defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg was not just a loss, but a reminder of how thin the margins are when rhythm disappears.
With pressure mounting and little room for error, the trip away from home suddenly feels like more than just another league fixture.
A strong reaction is expected, not only from the players, but from a squad eager to remind everyone of its identity.
The challenge comes at Estadi Montilivi, where Girona will host FC Barcelona in Matchday 24 of the 2025/26 La Liga campaign.
Ahead of kick-off, manager Hansi Flick confirmed his squad list, and there was one piece of news that immediately lifted the mood around the club.
Raphinha has been given medical clearance and returns to the matchday squad after missing the last three games.
Raphinha had been sidelined with hamstring issues, ruling him out against Albacete, Mallorca, and Atletico Madrid, during a period where Barcelona sorely missed his directness.
After training normally with the group in recent days, the winger is now deemed fit enough to rejoin the squad, offering Flick a much-needed attacking option.
Not all the news was positive, however, as Barcelona remain without several influential figures.
Pedri is still unavailable, continuing his recovery process and forcing the midfield to operate without its usual control and tempo.
Alongside him, Gavi and Andreas Christensen also miss out, further stretching Flick’s options across the spine of the team.
In response, academy youngster Tommy Marques has been included in the squad, highlighting Barcelona’s continued reliance on youth when depth is tested.
The situation is compounded by the absence of Marcus Rashford, who has not recovered from the knock picked up against Mallorca and remains sidelined.
Despite the challenges, Barcelona travel to Girona knowing that a positive result could quickly shift the narrative.
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