"Starting with the hosts, while Barcelona might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the new campaign back in August, Hansi Flick's defending champions entered October's international break in the midst of a public rut. Last seen getting completely blown away against Sevilla as they slumped to a shock 4-1 drumming, the former Bayern Munich boss is desperately seeking a much-welcomed boost here."
"Relinquishing their spot at the top of the La Liga standings and dethroned by arch-rivals Real Madrid, Barca will be searching for some defensive steel. Suffering last-gasp heartbreak against reigning European champions PSG on October 1st as they fell to a 2-1 loss, Flick's side have registered just a sole clean sheet from their previous six matchups across all competitions."
"Barcelona Team News Suffering what has been another injury setback, Barcelona are once again expected to be without 18-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal on Saturday afternoon. Likewise, picking up a knock muscle injury earlier in the week, Polish record-breaker Robert Lewandowski faces a stint on the sidelines. Making an immediate impact after completing a summer loan switch from Manchester United, England international Marcus Rashford will be looking to extend on his stellar start to life in Catalonia."
Barcelona return from the international break to host local rivals Girona in a Catalan derby. Barcelona started the season strongly but entered the break in poor form after a 4-1 defeat to Sevilla and a 2-1 loss to PSG, with only one clean sheet in six matches. Hansi Flick seeks defensive stability while key players Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski are sidelined through injury. Marcus Rashford has made an immediate impact after joining on loan and is expected to start. Girona secured a vital 2-1 win over Valencia before the break and aim to build on that gritty performance.
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