After going three consecutive matches without victory and even failing to score a single goal, FC Barcelona desperately needs to get back to winning ways and welcomes Atletico De Madrid at the Camp nou in today’s early kickoff.
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Overview
- The Catalans have won their last two Laliga games against Atletico De Madrid, having failed to win in their previous four against them. (D2 L2)
- After back to back defeats at the Camp nou against Atletico in 2005 and 2006, Barcelona have not lost any of their last 16 home games against Atletico De Madrid. (W11 D5)
- FC Barcelona have drawn 0-0 in their last two league games, they haven’t picked up three straight draws in the competition since December 2016.
- Atletico De Madrid have won their last 6 Laliga games and enter this clash with redhot form.
Squad List
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Ousmane Dembele and Andreas Christensen are not included in the match day squad due to injury but they will be expected to get the medical green light next week.
Pedri and Frenkie De Jong have successfully recovered from their injuries and received the medical green light just in time to enter the matchday squad.
15 year old La Masia gem Lamine Yamal got the callup from Xavi to travel with the 1st team squad against Atletico De Madrid
Memphis Depay, R.Mandava and Stefan Savic are the absentees from Atletico De Madrid
Predicted Lineup
Defense
Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Marcos Alonso and Alejandro Balde are expected to complete the back four while Marc Andre Ter Stegen will be the usual in front of the sticks.
Midfield
Pedri and Frenkie De Jong alongside Sergio Busquets are expected to start in the midfield for Barça.
Attack
Gavi, Lewandowski and Raphinha are expected to start in the Attack.
Drop your score predictions in the comments section, Can FC Barcelona end the winless streak or can Simione’s men deliver a hard blow for the Catalans?
