Madrid : FC Barcelona, close in the year of 2020 with an tough away fixature as they face Atlético Madrid in Wanda Metropolitano. Ronald Koeman’s men would be looking forward to put in all their effort as this match can set the tune for the league title race.
Atlético Madrid have been in a cracker form since the start of the season. They have showcased a very rare show of offensive gameplay. Diego Simeone’s men are have a plus-15 goal differential and a whopping 17 goals scored until now in the competition.
The former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, contributed much to the number of goals being scored for Atletico. The Uruguayan is out for this game against his former team, as he recently tested positive for Covid-19. Another of his fellow team mate is also Lucas Torreira is also out for the same reason.
It is known that Simeone has never beaten FC Barcelona in La Liga. But, this year Atletico looks far more dangerous than FC Barcelona. Although, it might all depend on how the Argentine talisman plays as he can turn the tables alone.
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Leo Messi, who has recently returned from international duties was found disappointed and agitated due to the interference of the media and claims of his fellow team mate Antoine Griezmann. It will be interesting to see, how these two pair up on field after such feuds off the field.
For the Catalans, Ansu Fati is out for four months. But Philippe Coutinho might play. They likes of Pedri, Francisco Trincao and Ousmane Dembélé is also expected to put up a show.
Predicted XI:
FC Barcelona : Ter Stegen; Roberto, Piqué, Lenglet, Alba; Dembélé, Pjanic, De Jong, Pedri; Messi, Griezmann
Atlético Madrid : Oblak; Trippier, Savic, Giménez, Hermoso; Correa, Kondogbia, Saúl, Koke; Llorente, João Félix.
Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Ansu Fati, Sergio Busquets Ronald Araujo, Samuel Umtiti (out)
Atlético Outs & Doubts: Luis Suárez, Lucas Torreira, Héctor Herrera, Sime Vrsaljko (out), Stefan Savic, Diego Costa, Vitolo (doubt)
