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Barcelona 4-1 Girona: Goals and highlights - LaLiga EA Sports 24/25

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Hello and welcome to another MARCA in English liveblog, this time taking you through the LaLiga clash between Barcelona and Girona.

Barcelona knows that a win would put them firmly in control of the enthralling LaLiga title race as the Blaugrana could pull out a three point lead over Real Madrid. Los Blancos beat Villarreal on Saturday to initially close the gap.

Atletico Madrid was only able to draw 1-1 with Espanyol, a result that leaves them six points behind Real Madrid and Barcelona as things stand.

This Catalonian battle is set to be a thriller and the form table hints at a dominant display from Barcelona. Hansi Flick's side has won the last eight matches in LaLiga and is surely the favorite to win the title, whilst Girona sits 13th and is without a league win since beating Las Palmas on February 3.

Girona has a seven-point lead over Leganes in 18th place, meaning that LaLiga safety is not assured yet for Michel's side. There is plenty of incentive for them to cause an upset here, and Real Madrid would welcome it with open arms.

Barcelona vs Girona LIVE - Latest Updates

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Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ferran Torres.

Ocasión de gol
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Attempt missed. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Pablo Torre with a cross following a corner.

Gol
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Goal! Barcelona 4, Girona 1. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Gol
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Goal! Barcelona 3, Girona 1. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.

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Attempt saved. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

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Attempt saved. Ladislav Krejcí (Girona) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Arnaut Danjuma with a cross.

Gol
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Goal! Barcelona 2, Girona 1. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) left footed shot from very close range.

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Eric García (Barcelona) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box.

Ocasión de gol
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Attempt missed. Jules Koundé (Barcelona) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Gol
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Goal! Barcelona 1, Girona 1. Arnaut Danjuma (Girona) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Ocasión de gol
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Attempt missed. Fermín López (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box.

Ocasión de gol
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Attempt missed. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Fermín López.

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Attempt blocked. Yangel Herrera (Girona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Arnaut Danjuma with a cross.

Tarjeta Amarilla
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Yangel Herrera (Girona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jules Koundé.

Ocasión de gol
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Attempt missed. Fermín López (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box.

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Attempt blocked. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jules Koundé.

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Attempt blocked. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

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Attempt saved. Ronald Araujo (Barcelona) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Pedri with a cross.

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Attempt saved. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved.

Ocasión de gol
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Attempt missed. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

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Attempt saved. Fermín López (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jules Koundé.

Ocasión de gol
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Attempt missed. Viktor Tsygankov (Girona) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

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Attempt blocked. Fermín López (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Maradona's autopsy expert says soccer legend died after long agony

Some news on a former Barcelona player from earlier in the week...

Major Commissioner Mauricio Cassinelli, Diego Armando Maradona's autopsy expert, testified before the court that, at the time of his death, the popular idol had "a heart that weighed more than twice the normal size", had "generalized edema, from head to toe" and signs of a long agony, which could have lasted up to twelve hours. Cassinelli, who at the time was director of Legal Medicine of the Scientific Police, said that Maradona had an accumulation of "four and a half liters of water in the body", three of which were in the abdomen.

In addition, he said that "the water he found in the body 'does not form in a day, in two or in four', but 'is something that is progressing'". Although he clarified that he could not specify the exact time, he spoke of "a minimum of ten days".

In Maradona's heart, a "dilated cardiomyopathy" was discovered, a disease of the heart muscle that causes the heart chambers to enlarge and stretch.

Barcelona vs Girona - Possible lineups

Barcelona will be able to count on the services of star player Raphinha for this match, having missed the game against Osasuna thanks to the international commitments. Pau Cubarsi is fit enough to play, whilst Ronald Araujo should be available too.

Dani Olmo has a fresh problem, while Andreas Christensen, Marc Casado, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal are all out.

Girona will be missing Abel Ruiz, Jhon Solis and Ivan Martin for this clash, and Donny van de Beek is suspended after the late yellow card against Valencia.

Barcelona possible starting XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Girona possible starting XI: Gazzaniga; A Martinez, Blind, Krejci, Gutierrez; Herrera, Romeu, Arthur; Tsygankov, Stuani, Danjuma

Where to watch Barcelona vs Girona?

For fans in the United Kingdom, Barcelona vs Girona can be seen on Premier Sports 2. Fans in Ireland can tune in via Premier Sports 2 as well.

US-based fans will be able to see Barcelona vs Girona on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.

What time does Barcelona vs Girona start?

Barcelona vs Girona is a 16:15 CEST kick-off, which is local time in Spain. That means fans in the UK and Ireland will find the game starting at 15:15 BST.

Fans in the USA can tune in to watch Barcelona vs Girona at 11:15 ET / 08:15 PT.