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Barcelona vs. Girona kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the La Liga match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

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Barcelona returns to La Liga action on Saturday, with a Catalan derby against Girona at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Hansi Flick’s side will be desperate to return to winning ways after a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Sevilla before the international break, which blotted their perfect start and saw them drop to second in the table behind Real Madrid.

Opponents Girona arrive in a precarious 18th position, having only secured one win from their opening eight matches, though a recent 2-1 victory over Valencia will offer a much-needed morale boost.

Their leaky defence, which has conceded a league-high 17 goals, will be under severe pressure against a wounded Barca side known for high scoring, especially at home.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Barcelona vs. Gironalive stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:

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Live stream: ESPN Select, ESPN App

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What time does Barcelona vs. Gironakick off?

This La Liga clash takes place at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, October 18 at 4:15 p.m. local time (CEST).

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

	Date	Kickoff time
Eastern Time	Sat, Oct. 18	10:15 a.m.
Central Time	Sat, Oct. 18	9:15 a.m.
Mountain Time	Sat, Oct. 18	8:15 a.m.
Pacific Time	Sat, Oct. 18	7:15 a.m.

Barcelona vs. Girona lineups, team news

The October international break has brought bad news for Flick and Barcelona, with key players like Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo returning injured and facing several weeks on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Joan Garcia, Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remain injured.

Star winger Raphinha is also expected to miss the match due to a hamstring issue. Meanwhile, Ferran Torres faces a race against time to be fit for the clash.

This mounting injury crisis will force Flick to lean heavily on Marcus Rashford, as well as returning youngster Lamine Yamal, while left-back Alejandro Balde may start on the left wing.

Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Szczesny (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Garcia, Martin— Pedri, De Jong — Bardghji, Yamal, Balde — Rashford.
Injured: Ter Stegen, Garcia, Gavi, Lewandowski, Olmo, Raphina, Torres (doubt)
Suspended: None

Girona are also facing a whole load of squad issues with Ivan Martin and Alejandro Frances suspended.

Additionally, they will also be without Donny van de Beek, Juan Carlos, David Lopez and Ricard Artero, who are also expected to miss the next few weeks.

Viktor Tsygankov, Abel Ruiz and Azzedine Ounahi remain doubtful for the clash after picking up knocks earlier.

Girona predicted XI (3-4-3 right to left): Gazzaniga (GK) — Martinez, Reis, Blind — Rincon, Solis, Witsel, Moreno — Asprilla, Vanat, Roca.
Injured: Van de Beek, Carlos, Lopez, Artero, Tsygankov, Ruiz, Ounahi
Suspended: None