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Barcelona will look to extend their lead atop the La Liga table when they take on promoted side Girona in a Catalan derby match that promises to be intense.

— Barcelona match will be televised on TSN4 and streaming on TSN's online platforms. It will also be [streamed in English and Spanish on ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/jW2Gna). Canada: TSN holds TV and streaming rights for La Liga in Canada. The match takes place at the sold-out Estadio Municipal Montilivi, where Girona have lost just two of their nine matches this season (vs. They have not suffered defeat at home since October 2. Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres are out for Barcelona, serving the final match in their respective suspension. Brazilian attacker Reinier, defensive midfielder Ibrahima Kebe, and centre-back David Lopez are still out injured. They expect it to be fine for play as the temperature rises throughout the day. 35 mins from kickoff: This is the last match that Barcelona will have to do without Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, who are both out due to suspension. They sit in 12th place - four points from the relegation zone - and have played well, including earning a draw at Real Madrid. 5) to come.

Pedri's goal on his 100th appearance for Barcelona sent the league leaders six points clear at the top after a hard-fought win against Girona.

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Pedri celebrated his 100th match for Barcelona as he came off the bench and scored from close range in the second-half to give the LaLiga leaders a ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Girona are 12th on 21 points. GIRONA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Pedri celebrated his 100th match for Barcelona as he came off the bench and scored from close range in the second-half to give the LaLiga leaders a hard-fought 1-0 win at Girona on Saturday.

Pedri marked his 100th Barcelona appearance by scoring to squeeze past Girona 1-0 and increase their lead of the Spanish league on Saturday.

With what we saw on the field the defeat is not fair.” “It is too bad because he is one of our most decisive players,” Xavi said about his speedy winger. Girona, in 12th place, did nothing in attack until a late push. Girona stymied the league front-runner until Pedri's fellow substitute, Jordi Alba, found him with a low cross at close range in the 61st. Barcelona has yet to give any information on his status. Pedri, who won the 2021 Golden Boy for the continent’s most promising under-21 player, is considered one of the pillars of Barcelona’s post-Messi rebuild.

Pedri, making his 100th Barcelona appearance, carried his side to a 1-0 win over mid-table Girona to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to six points ...

His tap-in was the only goal in a tricky contest for Barcelona away at Girona. Jordi Alba found him with a driven cross, the ball bouncing off the goalkeeper's arms and onto the Barca wonderkid's right foot, and he couldn't miss from a yard out. The Barcelona midfielder snuck in behind a Girona defender, ghosting into a pocket of space at the far post.

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé will be sidelined for an undetermined time after he injured a muscle in his left thigh in Saturday's 1-0 win at Girona in ...

It has league games against Real Betis, Sevilla and Villarreal and the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals (rival to be determined) before it plays Manchester United in the Europa League on Feb. He pulled up after a sprint and soon asked to be substituted. Barcelona leads the Spanish league.

Ousmane Dembélé has become a key figure for Barcelona was forced off in their LaLiga clash against Girona and may miss several games.

Given that Barcelona have an incredibly busy fixture schedule over the next few weeks, the ex-Borussia Dortmund star could end up missing a number of games. We’ll have to see the results of the tests, but he felt something. [forced off in the 24th minute](https://en.as.com/soccer/pedri-reaches-milestone-with-barcelona-100-games-played-n/) of [Barcelona’s 1-0 LaLiga victory against Girona](https://en.as.com/soccer/girona-vs-barcelona-live-online-scores-stats-and-updates-laliga-202223-n/) after tweaking a thigh muscle while attempting to sprint past an opponent.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Stymied in attack and without its top two scorers, Barcelona turned to Pedri to ensure they reach the Spanish league midway point ...

Pedri started on the bench as Xavi rotated his lineup ahead of a week with games against Real Betis and Sevilla. With what we saw on the field the defeat is not fair.” “It is too bad because he is one of our most decisive players,” Xavi said about his speedy winger. Pedri marked his 100th Barcelona appearance at the ripe age of 20 by scoring as a substitute to squeeze past Girona 1-0 on Saturday. Girona held the league front-runner in check until Pedri’s fellow substitute, Jordi Alba, found him with a low cross at close range in the 61st. “This is what coach has asked me to do,” Pedri said about his goals.

Barcelona rode their luck in picking up a third consecutive 1-0 La Liga win. The Athletic looks at the major talking points from the match.

The former [Manchester City](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-city/) defender made his first league start in three months and looked strong. [Gavi](https://theathletic.com/football/player/gavi-9ACowrmXJKJKTUi5/). [Ansu Fati](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ansu-fati-BOx4DfG7j2tKSfEN/) in a central position normally occupied by the suspended [Robert Lewandowski](https://theathletic.com/football/player/robert-lewandowski-1zm2L0TuehI6gx0H/). He started the game as an attacking midfielder and ended up as a false nine — further proof of the squad problems Xavi had ahead of this game. In any phase of the match, though, Barcelona’s play improves if the ball is at his feet. Xavi saw the team needed a greater threat, and Alba was introduced in his place. Dembele’s injury played a role in it, for sure, and the Catalans tried to push through Raphinha on the other side. In the second half we needed something else there and Jordi Alba was very good.” Their passing accuracy in the final third, as well as the number of fouls won and fouls conceded has also worsened in his absence. “It’s impossible not to notice when you miss a player like Lewandowski,” Xavi said after the Girona win. It is fair to say he was one of his side’s worst performers, and will have done little to address concerns he is not living up to his significant price tag of last summer (£55m). The manager insisted on Friday that “Rapha will be important, we need every player”, but the 26-year-old did not impress.

Pedri has scored to help Barcelona eke out a win 1-0 at Girona and increase its Spanish league lead.

With what we saw on the field the defeat is not fair.” Pedri started on the bench as Xavi rotated his lineup ahead of a week with games against Real Betis and Sevilla. Pedri marked his 100th Barcelona appearance at the ripe age of 20 by scoring as a substitute to squeeze past Girona 1-0 on Saturday. Girona, in 12th place, did nothing in attack until a late push. “It is too bad because he is one of our most decisive players,” Xavi said about his speedy winger. “This is what coach has asked me to do,” Pedri said about his goals.

Jordi Alba envió un centro que el portero Paulo Gazzaniga intentó cortar, pero en el rechace apareció Pedri, en su partido 100 con el Barcelona, y marcó con la ...

El Barcelona llegó a raíz de errores del Girona en la salida del balón. [Más sobre Girona](https://www.tudn.com/futbol/la-liga/girona) [Girona](https://www.tudn.com/futbol/la-liga/girona)

Pedri disfrutó su primer centenar de partidos con el Barcelona marcando por segunda jornada consecutiva el gol de la victoria. El joven centrocampista sacó ...

Se estancaron en la 12va posición con 21 unidades, luego de haber sido incapaz de mantener a cero su puerta en todos los duelos del campeonato. Pedri ingresó de cambio a los 25 minutos por el lesionado Ousmane Dembélé. El trabajo de todo el equipo en defensa, no sólo de la línea defensiva.

Con un gol de Pedri al minuto 61, Barcelona venció al Girona y se mantiene como líder de LaLiga. ¿Quién destacó y quién no en el juego entre el Barça y el ...

En su favor hay que decir que no perdió balones a lo tonto como el brasileño. En cuanto vio que no se iba por carrera ni dribling, abandonó su ansia en el extremo, limitándose a combinar, con lentitud y sin profundidad. Dos pérdidas, dos malas entregas de balón y un tirón en un sprint. Pretendió dar criterio al juego ofensivo, con mucha movilidad y buscando el desmarque de sus compañeros, que no le acompañaron hasta la entrada de Pedri. No notó la falta de minutos por la poca exigencia local hasta los últimos minutos, en que se mostró fuerte. Firme en el marcaje y rápido al corte.

BARCELONA (AP) — Pedri disfrutó su primer centenar de partidos con el Barcelona marcando por segunda jornada consecutiva la diana de la victoria.

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé will be sidelined for an undetermined time after he injured a muscle in his left thigh in Saturday's 1-0 win at Girona in ...

It has league games against Real Betis, Sevilla and Villarreal and the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals (rival to be determined) before it plays Manchester United in the Europa League on Feb. He pulled up after a sprint and soon asked to be substituted. Dembélé has been enjoying his best season at Barcelona.

El Barcelona conquista unos tres últimos puntos en esta primera vuelta de LaLiga Santander, la cual cierran como campeones de invierno con 47 puntos.

El equipo blanco jugará su partido de la jornada el domingo contra la Real Sociedad en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Es el tercer partido consecutivo de Getafe ...

A la hora de juego el Barça logró adelantarse en el marcador en una jugada que comenzó en banda derecha y acabó en el otro costado, con un centro de Jordi Alba que Pedri remató en el segundo palo y desde dentro del área pequeña 61. Es el tercer partido consecutivo de Getafe y Girona en Liga y Real Sociedad en Copa, que el equipo de Xavi Hernández ganó por 1-0, lo que demuestra que los catalanes no atraviesan por su mejor momento de juego, pese a sacar con éxito los partidos. El equipo blanco jugará su partido de la jornada el domingo contra la Real Sociedad en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Ousmane Dembele is a major doubt for the first leg of Barcelona's Europa League clash with Manchester United after he sustained a thigh injury against ...

Sources close to the player were initially optimistic Dembele had not suffered a serious injury. Xavi sounded pessimistic about Dembele’s injury after the match.“He is a difference-maker,” he said. [Ousmane Dembele](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ousmane-dembele-n2omWOfBdvkJ6c6U/) is a major doubt for the first leg of [Barcelona](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fc-barcelona/)’s [Europa League](https://theathletic.com/football/europa-league/) clash with [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) after he sustained a thigh injury against [Girona](https://theathletic.com/football/team/girona-fc/) on Saturday.

The Spain midfielder came off the bench to grab the only goal against Girona as Barça closed the gap on leaders Real Madrid to six points.

Antonio Sanabria scored a late equaliser for Torino as they fought back from 2-0 down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Empoli. If I had to find a negative, we made a few too many mistakes in our passing that could have allowed us to extend our lead before the end.” Ademola Lookman struck a fine solo effort as Atalanta eased past Sampdoria to continue their excellent recent form. Second-half substitute Thomasson equalised with two minutes left to cancel out Yasser Larouci’s opener. Frankfurt were largely anonymous until Daichi Kamada fed Randal Kolo Muani in the box to drill in a 69th-minute equaliser. Inter equalised 10 minutes later when Martínez tucked home the rebound after the

Ousmane Dembele is a major doubt for Barcelona's Europa League tie against Manchester United after injuring his quadriceps against Girona.

[Athletic Bilbao](/soccer/team/_/id/93/athletic-club) and [Osasuna](/soccer/team?id=97) are the other two teams left in the draw. [Pedri](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250465/Pedri) -- who scored the only goal of the game on his 100th Barca appearance -- and watched the rest of the match unfold from the bench. [Ousmane Dembele](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/229744/Ousmane-Dembélé) is a major doubt for [Barcelona](/soccer/team/_/id/83)'s Europa League tie against [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) after injuring his quadriceps against [Girona](/soccer/team?id=9812) on Saturday.

Ousmane Dembele is expected to miss a run of important games for Barcelona after suffering a straine...

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Ousmane Dembele is expected to miss a run of important games for Barcelona after suffering a strained thigh in their LaLiga win over Girona on Saturday.