Overview

• Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona's coach, emphasizes the importance of the match against Girona, not as a final but as a crucial contest for second place.
• Girona, currently third in La Liga, could leapfrog Barcelona with a win at their home stadium, Montilivi.
• The match is pivotal for Girona to secure Champions League qualification for the first time in their history.
• Barcelona plans strategic lineup changes, with key players shuffled to strengthen their squad.
• Real Madrid, leading the league, could seal the title with a win over Cadiz, adding pressure to the Barcelona-Girona match.