A thrilling La Liga showdown is set for Sunday evening as Atletico Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Metropolitano Stadium. With just one point separating the two sides, this match could prove crucial in the title race.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Atletico Madrid have struggled with consistency, recently suffering a heartbreaking Champions League exit to Real Madrid. However, they remain unbeaten at home in La Liga this season, conceding only eight goals in 14 matches.
Barcelona, meanwhile, advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals midweek and will look to build on that momentum. Although they haven’t beaten Atletico Madrid this season, history favors them in this fixture.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid will be without the suspended Ángel Correa, while Koke is likely to miss out due to a muscle injury. However, Rodrigo De Paul should be fit despite a knock midweek.
Predicted Atletico Madrid lineup: Oblak; Molina, Giménez, Le Normand, Galán; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Álvarez.
Barcelona will have Pau Cubarsí back from suspension, but Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, and Marc-André ter Stegen remain unavailable.
Predicted Barcelona lineup: Szczęsny; Koundé, Araújo, Cubarsí, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Score Prediction
With high stakes and an intense rivalry, this match is expected to be tightly contested. Atletico’s strong home record and Barcelona’s recent European success make it tough to pick a winner. A draw seems the most likely result, which would benefit Real Madrid in the title race.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
