Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Atletico could be boosted by the return of Stefan Savic, who has trained ahead of the match, but Sergio Reguilon and Mario Hermoso are both injury doubts for ...

Although, Barcelona will be without their star striker Robert Lewandowski who is serving a three-match ban, knowing they have the opportunity to open up a lead over Real, is enough motivation to see the Blaugrana turn up with their A-game. Real who are tied on the same point with Barcelona lost 2-1 to Villarreal on Saturday to miss the chance to take a lead over Barcelona at the top of the table. Barcelona have the chance to open up a three-point lead over Real Madrid when they take on Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

Tipstrr football pundit Sergiu Baltuta takes a look at Sundays big game in Spain, where Barcelona can go three points clear at the top of La Liga if they ...

This season, Barcelona have won all their away league games , apart from their previous trip to the Spanish capital, when they were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid. Atletico, on the other hand, returned to action with two comfortable wins, 2-0 against Elche in La Liga and 2-0 against Oviedo in the cup, extending their winning streak to four games. Atletico Madrid take on Barcelona in the biggest La Liga game of the weekend on Sunday, with both teams looking to improve on last season, when they finished third and second respectively behind Real Madrid.

How will Diego Simeone's side line up against Barcelona on Sunday 8 January? EDUARDO CANDEL REVIEJODiarioAS. Atlético Madrid will not be looking to do favours ...

Reguilón and Hermoso are the only two names that Simeone won’t be able to squeeze onto his team sheet on Sunday, but apart from the pair of defenders he has a full squad available. For those watching, this game should, in theory, at least clear up the huge doubt we have surrounding both of these teams: are they any good? Antoine Griezmann was fantastic in that game and ran the show as he continued his slow transformation into a midfielder, this time with pink hair.

Barcelona have a tough test to keep hold of their top spot in the La Liga table as they travel to the Spanish capital to take on an in-form Atletico Madrid.

The Spanish international has carried over his good World Cup form back with him to Atletico Madrid and is primed for a big second-half run. Add in Barcelona's propensity to collapse after the break, there's plenty of meat on this bone. Even when not scoring, Morata does his best to find the back of the net, ripping off five shots against CD Arenteiro in the Copa del Rey and putting four of them on target. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, are in good form and have achieved results against Barcelona in the recent past. Most recently, they were scoreless at the break against Elche at home before a pair of second-half goals produced a 2-0 victory. From an attacking standpoint, Barcelona are a more evenly-weighted team between the first and second halves than most sides, but otherwise, everything points towards a second-half show. — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) They won't get nearly that same volume of opportunities in this match, and without Lewandowski's presence, their goalscoring abilities will be reduced further. They have also not conceded a single goal with Lewandowski off the field this season. Barcelona are coming off a wild and nervy 4-3 win in the Copa del Rey over Intercity FC that required extra time to complete. Part of that will be down to the individual players available for selection. Still, a 2-0 victory over Elche in their league return from the World Cup break last weekend is a positive start towards a more consistent showing domestically.

We go over everything you need to know for Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona on Matchday 16.

They’re coming off a 2-0 win over Elche thanks to goals from Joao Felix and Morata, marking Morata’s sixth goal of the season as he takes the lead over Griezmann, who sits with five. Barca got off to a rocky start after the World Cup break, logging a 1-1 draw with 16th-place Espanyol on Saturday thanks to a penalty kick in the 73rd minute. Barca barely sit on top of the league, tied on points with [Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) but ahead on goal differential as they’re coming off a 1-1 draw against Espanyol on New Year’s Eve.

Here is all you need to know before Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona La Liga game at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

The game can also be streamed on the Voot Select app. When will Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona be played? “They’ve been changing systems and it’s hard to predict how his team will play.

WELCOME TO THE WANDA METROPOLITANO!!! The spectacular home of Atlético Madrid in the Spanish capital is the site of a huge La Liga clash between the hosts ...

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Soccer expert Jon Eimer has locked in his La Liga best bets for Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona on Sunday.

- Atletico vs. [Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Barcelona vs. Atletico have the fourth-most goals in La Liga (23) and have conceded the fourth-fewest (14). Eimer has broken down Sunday's Barcelona vs. He is leaning Under the goal total and has two confident best bets and offers his full breakdown. Atletico lead the league in tackles (288) and tackles won (174) and are fifth in blocks (154) and should frustrate Barcelona's attackers. [head to SportsLine to see the picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/spanish-la-liga-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-odds-picks-predictions-best-bets-for-sundays-match-from-proven-soccer-expert/#ttag=01072023_agg_cbssports_picks_soccer_laliga_joneimer_barcelonaatleticomadrid). Barca have been one of the most dominant teams in the league all season and have allowed an astonishing six goals in 15 matches. The Red and Whites are 3-2-1 in their past six meetings with Barcelona, including a 2-0 league victory last season at Wanda Metropolitano. Caesars Sportsbook lists Barcelona as +145 favorites (risk $100 to win $145) in its latest Atletico Madrid vs. Before locking in any Barcelona vs. Eimer, widely known as "Buckets," is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe.