Barcelona and Girona will face off in the first match of round eight of the La Liga season on Sunday, August 26th. Both teams have been performing well so far this season, with Barcelona sitting at the top of the table while Girona is currently second.

Barcelona, who won the Copa del Rey last season, has been performing well under new manager Ronald Koeman. They've won their last three matches in all competitions and are looking to continue that form against Girona. The Catalan giants have some key players out injured including Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Gerard Pique, but they still look strong.

Girona, on the other hand, have also had a good start to the season and sit just one point behind Barcelona in fourth place. They've won their last two matches and are looking for more wins to secure a spot in the top four. Their star player, Joan Laporta, has been instrumental in their recent success and he'll be hoping to lead them to victory against Barcelona.

The match is likely to be a closely contested affair with both teams having something to prove. It's going to be interesting to see how both sides perform on the day and if either team can come away with a win. However, it's difficult to predict which side will come out on top as both teams have performed well so far this season.