Barcelona vs Girona LaLiga preview: Team news, kickoff time, stream
Briefly

Barcelona prepares to take on Girona in an important LaLiga match, attempting to increase their lead at the top of the standings. Coach Hansi Flick is focused on achieving victory despite potential repercussions from fielding Inigo Martinez, who is embroiled in a controversy regarding his eligibility due to his recent withdrawal from national team duties. The match against Girona comes after a decisive 3-0 victory over Osasuna, where Martinez participated despite ongoing discussions over FIFA rules concerning player participation when not fully joining their national teams.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick emphasized his focus on winning matches rather than the controversy regarding Inigo Martinez's eligibility, highlighting the ongoing appeal and FIFA rules.
The controversy surrounding Inigo Martinez's eligibility has emerged after he withdrew from national duty but played against Osasuna, leading to Osasuna's appeal to the Spanish football federation.
As Barcelona strives to solidify their lead in LaLiga, Flick remains optimistic, stating: "We won three points and this is my focus, so I'm focusing on the next match against Girona."
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