Prior to their road match against Girona, Barcelona president Joan Laporta sent the team a powerful message of encouragement.
Before having the customary board lunch with the Girona leaders, Laporta addressed his players, as reported by SPORT, “It is important to be second.”
According to the outlet, vice presidents Rafa Yuste and Elena Fort, as well as Laporta, arrived to Finca Mas Batlle punctually.
The Barcelona delegation was in Girona for a meeting with the club’s chairman, Pere Guardiola, and president Delfi Geli at the restaurant.
The cordial relationship between the two squads was demonstrated by the group photo that the officials from both clubs took at the restaurant’s entrance following the meeting.
Laporta emphasized the importance of the forthcoming game between Barcelona and Girona at Montilivi Stadium, which will determine who will finish second in the league. The winner of this game will guarantee a position in the Spanish Super Cup, so it is very important.
Barcelona currently has a two-point advantage over Girona after 33 games played, consisting of 22 victories, 7 draws, and 4 losses.
In contrast, the home team has 71 points following 22 victories, 5 ties, and 6 losses.
In the past, the Copa del Rey finalists were the only two teams competing in the Spanish Super Cup.
The Copa del Rey and La Liga champions and runners-up now make up the four teams in the event, nevertheless. In 2019, it was announced that the competition would now consist of four teams.
Barcelona, who missed out on the Copa del Rey final and lost the Supercopa final this season, would now have to finish as runners-up in La Liga in order to advance to the Supercopa the following year.
Barcelona needs to concentrate on their league play in order to guarantee their berth. They might keep a five-point advantage over their closest competitors if they defeat Girona and win the game.
