Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will face off in a vital La Liga conflict on Saturday, with the 2 sides stage on factors on the high of the desk.
The 2 groups are locked on 38 factors every after 18 video games, with Barcelona at the moment main on aim distinction. Nonetheless, Atletico have a sport in hand, which means a win would see them leapfrog their rivals.
Barcelona have struggled for consistency of late, successful simply considered one of their final six league video games. Their most up-to-date outing noticed them endure a shock 1-0 defeat at house to Leganes.
In distinction, Atletico are the shape workforce in La Liga, having received their final 11 matches in all competitions, together with six straight league victories. Diego Simeone’s facet edged previous Getafe 1-0 of their earlier sport due to a late strike from Alexander Sorloth.
Workforce Information
Barcelona can be with out the providers of 17-year-old midfielder Lamine Yamal, who has been dominated out till the brand new yr with an ankle harm.
Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati have an outdoor likelihood of returning to the squad, however long-term absentees Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen stay sidelined.
Atletico, in the meantime, have a totally match squad to select from, with Thomas Lemar’s latest return to health giving Diego Simeone a clear invoice of well being.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
Pena;
Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde;
Casado, Pedri;
Olmo, F Lopez, Raphinha;
Lewandowski
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2):
Oblak;
Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan;
Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher;
Alvarez, Griezmann
The match guarantees to be a good affair between two title contenders, with a draw doubtlessly the more than likely consequence as each side look to keep away from defeat and keep their place on the high of the desk.
