Match preview for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona
An enormous recreation is on the playing cards in LaLiga on Sunday as Atletico Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Spanish capital.
Hansi Flick’s facet sit prime of the division, one level forward of third-placed Atletico, who’ve a been of their bonnet after the midweek Champions League motion.
Diego Simeone and Co suffered heartbreak in opposition to rivals Actual Madrid, dropping on penalties and being dumped out as soon as once more by Los Blancos.
And after Simeone’s explosive post-match press convention, there is no such thing as a doubt the Argentine supervisor may have his gamers fired up for this enormous match.
Barcelona have a recreation in hand on Atletico and a win on the Wanda Metropolitano would put them in a powerful place to maneuver away from the Pink and Whites within the standings.
And Atletico really misplaced final outing, falling to a 2-1 defeat to Getafe. It was setback of their title chase however they will renew their ambitions with a win on Sunday.
However, Barcelona have the perfect away report in LaLiga this season, selecting up 30 factors from 14 video games on the street.
Flick’s males can nonetheless safe a Treble after they certified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
On prime of that, the guests received 3-0 on their final journey to Atletico.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 14, 2025
Staff information for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona
Atletico will probably be with out Ange Correa who’s suspended following his pink card in opposition to Getafe final week.
Koke stays a doubt, whereas Rodrigo De Paul will probably be assessed after selecting up a knock within the Madrid derby.
For Barcelona, Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are lacking on account of long-term knee accidents.
Andreas Christensen may make his comeback after overcoming his damage.
However Flick nonetheless has selections to make for his beginning XI, with Inigo Martinez – who has simply signed a brand new contract – and Dani Olmo presumably coming in for the match in Madrid.
Anticipated line-ups for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Lenglet, Reinildo; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez
Barcelona: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 14, 2025
The right way to watch Atletico Madrid v Barcelona: TV channel, on-line stream
Atletico Madrid v Barcelona will kick-off at 20:00 and will probably be out there to look at on ITV 4 within the UK. Followers also can stream the sport throughout ITVX, Premier Sports activities and La Liga TV.
