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Barcelona are set to host Atletico Madrid on Sunday in their bid to get back to winning way after recording two draws and one defeat in their last three games across all competitions. The Blaugrana lost 4-0 to Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou before drawing 0-0 with Girona and Getafe.
This means that the Blaugrana haven’t scored a single goal in three games, with the LaLiga Santander top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, having netted just twice in seven games. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are one of the most in-form teams in Spain.
Diego Simeone has seen his side win all their last six league games, currently sitting third in the table, 13 points behind the Blaugrana.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid predicted line-ups
The Catalan side will take to the Camp Nou pitch without the injured Andreas Christensen, Sergi Roberto and Ousmane Dembele. However, the good news for Xavi is that Pedri and Frenkie de Jong have recovered from injuries and they are back at his disposal.
As for Atletico, they will travel to Catalonia without Marcos Llorente, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Reinildo and Memphis Depay. The former two are suspended and the other two are out injured.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-3-3): Marc-Andre Ter Stegen; Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Marcos Alonso, Alejandro Balde; Franck Kessie, Sergio Busquets, Gavi; Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres.
Atletico Madrid predicted XI (3-5-2): Jan Oblak; Stefan Savic, Jose Maria Gimenez, Mario Hermoso; Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo de Paul, Koke, Thomas Lemar, Yannick Carrasco; Alvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: When does it start?
The LaLiga Santander duel between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid kicks off on Sunday at 16:15 CEST, which is the local time in Spain. This is 15:15 BST UK time and, for those living in the USA, you can tune in at 10:15 ET / 07:15 PT.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Where to watch it?
For those living in the USA, you can watch the LaLiga Santander fixture between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid on ESPN+. Meanwhile, for those living in the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast on LaLiga TV.
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