Featured Match-Up | 🇪🇸 La Liga | Girona vs Barcelona | 🗓️ Feb 16 2026 | ⏰ 20:00 | 🏟️ Estadi Municipal de Montilivi

Girona vs Barcelona

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Earlier 2025/26 Season | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys | Barcelona | Barcelona 2 - 1 Girona | Barcelona by 1 goal

2024/25 Season | Montilivi | Barcelona | Barcelona Win (Score Unverified) | Barcelona Win

2023/24 Season | Montilivi | Girona | Girona 4 - 2 Barcelona | Girona by 2 goals

2023/24 Season | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys | Girona | Barcelona 2 - 4 Girona | Girona by 2 goals

2022/23 Season | Camp Nou | Draw | Barcelona 0 - 0 Girona | Draw

Barcelona holds the historical advantage and has won the last three meetings (including a 2-1 win earlier this season). However, Girona secured a famous double over Barcelona in the 2023/24 campaign, winning 4-2 both home and away.

FORM GUIDE

Girona - LAST 5 MATCHES

Unverified (Home) - Draw N/A

Unverified (Away) - Win N/A

Unverified (Home) - Loss N/A

Unverified (Away) - Draw N/A

Unverified (Home) - Win N/A

Girona sits 12th-14th in the table with 26 points. In their last 5 matches, they have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. They have struggled at home, winning only 2 of their last 6 matches at Montilivi.

Barcelona - LAST 5 MATCHES

Atletico Madrid (Copa del Rey) (Away) - Loss 0-4

Unverified (Home) - Win N/A

Unverified (Away) - Win N/A

Unverified (Home) - Win N/A

Unverified (Away) - Win N/A

Barcelona enters this match following a crushing 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Feb 12. Prior to that, they were in excellent form with 4 consecutive victories.

VENUE INSIGHTS: Estadi Municipal de Montilivi

1. Estadi Municipal de Montilivi is a compact venue with a capacity of approximately 14,600.

2. Girona has struggled to turn Montilivi into a fortress recently, winning only 2 of their last 6 home league matches.

3. The pitch is expected to be in good condition for the 20:00 kick-off.

4. Historically, Barcelona has found success here, though they suffered a 4-2 defeat at this ground in the 2023/24 season.

5. Weather for the Monday night fixture is expected to be clear and cool.

STORIES & NARRATIVES

The Response to Humiliation: The primary narrative is Barcelona's reaction to their disastrous 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid on Feb 12. Manager Hansi Flick is under pressure to ensure the Copa del Rey collapse does not affect their league campaign.

The Battle for La Liga Supremacy: With Real Madrid winning on Saturday, Barcelona must win on Monday night to return to the summit of La Liga.

Rashford's Absence: Marcus Rashford is ruled out with a knee injury, placing a heavier burden on Robert Lewandowski and the returning Raphinha.

NUGGETS & MILESTONES

Catalan Dominance: Barcelona has won 10 of the last 15 meetings against their regional neighbors.

Girona's Stuttering Home Form: Girona has conceded 8 goals in their last 6 home matches, scoring only 7.

Supercopa Champions: Barcelona recently lifted their 16th Supercopa de España title, highlighting their strong season despite the recent Copa del Rey setback.

RECENT TRENDS

• Barcelona to Win: Despite the recent loss to Atletico, bookmakers favor Barcelona due to Girona's inconsistent home form (2 wins in last 6).

• Both Teams to Score: Girona averages 1.0 goal per game recently, and Barcelona's defense was just exposed for 4 goals.

• Over 2.5 Goals: Matches between these two often produce goals, including the 4-2 results in the 2023/24 season.

MATCH OUTLOOK

Barcelona will likely come out with high intensity to wash away the memory of the Atletico defeat. Expect an away victory with goals on both sides.

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