Barcelona are back at home this weekend, hoping to shake off the disappointment from that heavy 4-1 loss to Sevilla before the break. The pause in action might've come at just the right time for Hansi Flick's men, who badly needed a mental reset. As SoftFootball reported, several Barca stars shone brightly during the international break - a small but needed spark heading into Saturday's Catalan derby.
Marcus Rashford is one of the players everyone's talking about. Since arriving from Manchester United, the Englishman looks completely reborn. He's smiling again, playing with confidence, and scoring goals for fun. SoftFootball's piece described how he's found new energy and joy in Spain - and it shows. Girona's tired backline will have their hands full trying to stop him and Lamine Yamal, who's expected to return from a minor knock.
Team NewsBarcelona's injury list still looks long. Lewandowski, Gavi, and ter Stegen are all ruled out, while Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres remain sidelined. There's some good news, though: Balde and Fermin Lopez are fit again and should start. Yamal and Raphinha will face late fitness tests.