Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(68) 42 Goals 49 (76)
(49) 28 Assists 41 (55)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
29.5 Average Age 26.3
181 Average Height (cm) 182.1
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 56% (53%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Atletico
Barcelona
Player Reason Status Rating
Vitolo Out N/A
Thomas Lemar Out 6.23
Marcos Paulo Out N/A
José Giménez Out 6.59
Player Reason Status Rating
Gavi Out 7.08
Marcos Alonso Out 6.69
Alejandro Balde Out 6.56
Ferran Torres Out 6.57
Frenkie de Jong Out 7.12
Pedri Out 6.87

Team News

Atletico
Barcelona
  • Cesar Azpilicueta returned from injury against Inter Milan and could provide as an agent of game management tactics from the bench this weekend.
  • Antoine Griezmann also returned, scoring in the victory over Inter. He will be heavily relied upon against Barca.
  • Whether the in-form Memphis Depay starts on Sunday evening ahead of Alvaro Morata, only Diego Simeone knows.
  • Ronald Araujo returns from his one-match ban and will likely start in defence. He has recently told the media that his future lies in the hands of Barcelona going into the summer.
  • Pau Cubarsi is likely to start again after his player of the match performance against Napoli in the UCL. The 17-year-old is playing with the prowess of a seasoned veteran at the moment.
  • Joao Felix will be available to play against his parent club but Raphinha is keeping him out of the team at the moment.

Prediction

  • Atletico Madrid welcome Barcelona, who sit six points above the Blaugrana, to Madrid on Sunday evening for a vital six pointer at the summit of La Liga. Essentially, Barcelona need a victory if they still want to be considered as title challengers. The reverse fixture ended 1-0 to the Blaugrana back in December, with Joao Felix scoring against his parent club.
  • Atleti haven't won in this fixture since 2021, and will be looking to use their momentum gained from knocking Inter Milan out of the Champions League to turn their fortunes against Barca around. The visitors will feel fatigue after travelling to Italy for their UCL second leg against Napoli, and Simeone's men could use this to their advantage.
  • Despite Barcelona winning the last four games between the two sides, Atleti could use their recent confidence to control the game.
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