Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Preview, Predictions, Probable Lineups and Betting Tips as The Catalans Hope To Secure The 3 Points After Awful Form In The League.
On Saturday evening, Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid preview and betting tips have also been added to this context.
Despite winning only one of their past six domestic matches, the Catalan giants have managed to maintain their lead in the league, despite playing one more game than both Madrid rivals. Hansi Flick’s honeymoon period has come to an end, with Sunday’s match against Atletico potentially having far-reaching implications in the title chase.
Atletico Madrid are equal on points with Barcelona and will overtake them with a victory in Catalonia. Diego Simeone’s men have won their previous 11 matches in all competitions, pushing them up the standings.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid SummaryÂ
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Stadium: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys (Montjuic)
- Date: Saturday 21st December 2024
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Ricardo De Burgos Bengoechea
- VAR: Javier Iglesias Villanueva
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team NewsÂ
Barcelona will be without Lamine Yamal this weekend after the teenager suffered an ankle injury against Leganes last weekend. He could be out for up to a month.
Marc Bernal and Marc-André ter Stegen are both expected to miss the game through injuries, although Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati could make the team. Ronald Araujo is back and has been named to the bench for the last two matches. Araujo could come on as a substitute in tonight’s game.
Atleti have a fully fit squad for the trip to Barcelona, although Simeone is unlikely to make many changes from the lineup that defeated Getafe recently. Los Rojiblancos have been in excellent form, and the South American coach will not want to disrupt their winning recipe.
Simeone has used a 4-4-2 formation in previous weeks and is expected to utilize the same style on Saturday. Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann will front the attack, while Rodrigo De Paul and Pablo Barrios are expected to anchor the midfield. Former Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet will play with Jose Maria Gimenez as the pairing of centre backs.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Lineups
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1): Inaki Pena; Jules Koundé, Pau CubarsÃ, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde; Marc Casado, Pedri; Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, Rodrigo De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Predictions
We predict, Barcelona 2-2 Atletico Madrid
Barcelona vs Atletico Betting TipsÂ
Over 8.5 corners, Both teams to score, Bookings over 3.5, Over 1.5 goals
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