Match Preview for Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
Camp Nou levels one among La Liga’s showcase fixtures on Tuesday as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet with the title race already tightening close to the highest.
Barcelona sit first after 14 rounds, although the early a part of their season has lacked a few of final yr’s rhythm.
Atletico path by three factors in fourth, however arrive with momentum after a powerful run of outcomes and perception that they’ll insert themselves into the battle for the trophy.
Barcelona enter this one on 4 straight league wins, responding effectively after shedding El Clasico. Their most up-to-date outing introduced a 3-1 house win over Alaves, regardless of falling behind contained in the opening minute.
Atletico method this fixture with equal confidence. After a sluggish begin to the marketing campaign, they’ve put collectively six straight league victories and 7 wins in all competitions.
Diego Simeone now stands degree with Miguel Munoz on 323 La Liga wins as a supervisor, and will transfer into second place outright if his aspect take the factors at Camp Nou.
Workforce information for Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
Barcelona stay with out Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Gavi, whereas Fermin Lopez continues to be unavailable with a calf concern.
Ronald Araujo missed the win over Alaves on account of sickness and is unlikely to get well in time. Eric Garcia ought to return after coming off at half-time on Saturday, and Frenkie de Jong is predicted to rejoin the squad after private causes stored him out. Pedri and Jules Kounde are additionally in competition to start out.
Atletico make the journey with out Marcos Llorente, who continues to get well from a thigh downside. Robin Le Normand continues to be working again from his knee harm and appears uncertain.
Simeone rotated on the weekend however is more likely to deliver again a number of common starters, together with Jose Maria Gimenez, Matteo Ruggeri, Pablo Barrios, Johnny Cardoso and Giuliano Simeone. Koke ought to anchor the midfield, and Julian Alvarez is predicted to steer the road, even after Alexander Sorloth’s brace final trip.
Anticipated line-ups for Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
Barcelona: Garcia; Kounde, Garcia, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Hancko, Ruggeri; Cardoso; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Baena; Alvarez
Find out how to watch Barcelona v Atletico Madrid: TV channel, on-line stream
Barcelona v Atletico Madrid will kick-off at 20:00 GMT at Camp Nou. It’s obtainable to look at on Premier Sports activities Participant and Premier Sports activities 1. Followers may catch the match on La Liga TV.
The stats for Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
- Atletico received on their earlier league go to to Camp Nou with a stoppage-time aim
- Barcelona high the desk with 11 wins from 14 league matches
- The Blaugrana have scored 39 objectives – the very best tally in La Liga this season
- Barcelona have received six of the final seven league conferences with Atletico
- Atletico have received their final 6 league video games and final 7 in all competitions
Prediction
Barcelona
2
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1
Atletico Madrid
Barcelona appear to have steadied themselves after El Clasico, whereas Atletico have discovered sturdy rhythm on each home and European fronts. Neither aspect seems more likely to sit conservative, and with attacking high quality on each ends, a high-level contest feels more likely to lean in direction of steadiness.
