A thrilling La Liga clash awaits on Sunday evening as Atletico Madrid host Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium. With only a single point separating the two teams, this match promises to be a pivotal moment in the title race.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
Atletico Madrid’s recent form has been inconsistent, with a heartbreaking Champions League exit to Real Madrid midweek. However, they remain unbeaten at home in the league this season, conceding just eight goals in 14 matches.
Barcelona, on the other hand, celebrated progression to the Champions League quarter-finals midweek and will be aiming to carry that momentum into the La Liga title race. Although they have failed to win either meeting with Atletico Madrid this season, they have historically dominated this fixture.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid will be without suspended Angel Correa, while Koke is expected to miss out with a muscle injury. Rodrigo De Paul should be fit despite being substituted with a knock midweek.
Predicted Atletico Madrid lineup: Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Le Normand, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez.
Barcelona will welcome back Pau Cubarsi from suspension, but Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remain sidelined.
Predicted Barcelona lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Score Prediction
Given the high stakes and intense rivalry, this match promises to be a closely contested affair. Atletico Madrid’s excellent home record and Barcelona’s recent Champions League success make it difficult to predict a clear winner. A draw seems the most likely outcome, which would suit Real Madrid’s title ambitions.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
