The Catalan giants will be seeking to bounce back from the Copa del Rey defeat to extend their LaLiga lead to 15 points
Barcelona's midweek thrashing by Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey came as a shock to fans and Xavi will seek to recover quickly with a strong performance at home to Girona on Monday.
Despite sitting 12 points clear at the top of the table, the Catalan giants will be focused on preventing a complete capitulation in order to seal this season's LaLiga title early.
Girona will travel to Camp Nou off the back of a 2-1 victory against Espanyol. They find themselves 11th in the table and seven points clear of the relegation zone.
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Xavi could be looking to bolster his side that suffered against Real Madrid, offering starts to Ansu Fati and Jordi Alba.
As for Girona, they will be boosted by the news that midfielder Aleix Garcia is expected to return for his side after a period out with an injury.
Girona's injury list has not diminished much, though, with the likes of Borja Garcia, Joel Roca, Alexander Callens, Yangel Herrera, and Ibrahima Kebe all set to miss Monday's tie.
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Predicted line-ups
Barcelona possible XI (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Araujo, Kounde, Alonso, Alba; Roberto, Busquets, Gavi; Fati, Lewandowski, Raphinha.
Girona possible XI (4-3-3): Gazzaniga; A Martinez, Bueno, D Lopez, J Hernandez; Romeu, A Garcia, Martin; Tsygankov, Castellanos, Villa.
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The LaLiga Matchday 28 fixture between Barcelona and Girona will kick off at 10 PM (EAT).
Barcelona vs Girona: Where to watch it?
Monday's LaLiga Santander clash between Barcelona and Girona will be broadcast on SuperSport TV.