Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Atletico Madrid
3-4-3
Barcelona
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(51) 41 Goals 82 (112)
(37) 30 Assists 45 (77)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 7.3 (6.9)
25.9 Average Age 27.7
183.1 Average Height (cm) 179.2
(1.2) 1.2 Shots pg 1.4 (1.1)
(47%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 53% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 1 (1.1)
(2.1) 1.9 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Diego Costa Out N/A
Diego Out 7.07
Antonio López Out 5.89
Silvio Doubtful 6.31
Arda Turan Doubtful 7.01
Diego Godín Doubtful 6.45
Player Reason Status Rating
Ibrahim Afellay Out 6.32
Andreu Fontás Out 6.54
David Villa Out 6.81
Pedro Doubtful 6.76
Xavi Doubtful 7.76

Team News

Atletico Madrid
  • Atlético earned only a 1-1 draw at the Molinón in their last La Liga outing.
  • Simeone’s side also conceded their first goal in La Liga in the last six matches.
  • Diego suffered a muscle tear against Sporting and will miss one month.
  • Without Diego, and facing Barcelona, Simeone may change to a more defensive outlook, trying to contain Barça's prowess in midfield.
  • Also, it will be interesting if he changes his defence, as a tactical move, after finally conceding a goal.
Barcelona
  • Barça beat Valencia 5-1 in their last game at the Nou Camp. Pep’s side were so dominating that they had 31 total shots.
  • Barcelona, who have picked up only four wins on the road, will certainly have one of their toughest away games of their remaining fixtures, at the Calderón.
  • Guardiola should rotate his squad as he will get Mascherano and Alves back from their one game suspensions and Keita from international duty.
  • Knowing that Diego will miss this match, Guardiola may dare to play with three-men at the back, trying to have more going forward against a tough defensive side.

Prediction

  • This will be Atlético's first big challenge in Simeone’s reign and missing Diego may hurt their chances a bit.
  • Barcelona played their best football against Valencia last time out. However, playing on the road has been a big problem for them and Atlético are great home side.
  • Definitely the game of the week, perhaps the game of the season for Barcelona, as a win is a must if they are to keep pace with Real Madrid. Pep’s side have been successful at the Calderón in the past and may be again on Sunday.
Prediction:
Atletico Madrid
1
2
Barcelona
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Latest Comments

 
  • AndreyNosatii

    Barca wil win 2-0!!!

    1 year ago
       -1 Report
  • Lawro

    Let's hope Atletico took notes from the Osasuna match.......

    1 year ago
       -1 Report
  • Quim

    1-1 falcao in great form. messi weak on raod

    1 year ago
       -1 Report
  • footyfanatic

    Am happy with draw

    1 year ago
       -1 Report
  • Motty

    barca are still deasdly, won 5-1 last week. 2-1 barcelona

    1 year ago
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  • bilbaobaggins

    mardid will be out for revenge against a braca team who beat them 8-0 on aggregate last year!

    1 year ago
       -1 Report
  • ObiWanKanoute

    barca are terrible on the road

    1 year ago
       -1 Report
  • GregJames

    atletico are still well within a CL place

    1 year ago
       -1 Report
  • Rick

    these teams are both quite similar, they take control of games and get their passing going. they could very well cancel each other out! I reckon it'll be a 0-0 bore draw

    1 year ago
       -1 Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
2 Barcelona 28 7 3 91 wlwwwd
5 A. Madrid 15 11 12 56 wwddww

Top Players

Atletico Madrid
Barcelona
Falcao 7.15
F. Luis 7.11
Diego 7.07
L. Messi 8.91
Xavi 7.76
F. Fábregas 7.5
Falcao 24
Adrián 7
Diego 3
L. Messi 50
A. Sánchez 12
Xavi 10
A. Turan 6
Gabi 5
Juanfran 5
L. Messi 16
D. Alves 11
A. Iniesta 9

Match Forecast

Atletico Madrid will create many scoring chances  
Atletico Madrid will be shown a high number of cards  
Barcelona will score as a result of individual skill  
Barcelona will score from a direct freekick  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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