Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: As the chill of winter sets in, La Liga heats up with a highly anticipated match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Both teams are in prime positions on the league table, and this clash at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys promises to be a test of endurance, skill, and tactical brilliance. With Barcelona aiming to solidify their spot at the top and Atletico looking to continue their winning streak, fans can expect a thrilling encounter filled with dramatic moments and high stakes.
Match Details
- Date: 21 December 2024
- Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Kickoff Times in Different Time Zones
- UTC: 20:00
- UK (GMT): 20:00
- Central European Time (CET): 21:00
- East Africa Time (EAT): 23:00
- India Standard Time (IST): 01:30 (22 Dec)
- China Standard Time (CST): 04:00 (22 Dec)
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 05:00 (22 Dec)
- Australia Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 07:00 (22 Dec)
- Eastern Standard Time (EST): 15:00
- Central Standard Time (CST): 14:00
- Mountain Standard Time (MST): 13:00
- Pacific Standard Time (PST): 12:00
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Meetings | Wins |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | 110 |
| Draws | 56 |
| Atletico Madrid | 76 |
Last 5 Meetings
- 18 Mar 2024: Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona
- 04 Dec 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid
- 23 Apr 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid
- 09 Jan 2023: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona
- 06 Feb 2022: Barcelona 4-2 Atletico Madrid
La Liga Standings (as of Matchday 16)
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 50:20 | DLWDL | 38 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 31:11 | WWWWW | 38 |
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News & Possible Lineups
Barcelona: Injuries plague Barcelona’s squad, with Lamine Yamal ruled out due to an ankle problem and Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati having outside chances of returning. Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are long-term absentees.
Probable Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Inaki Pena
- Defense: Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde
- Midfield: Marc Casado, Pedri, Dani Olmo
- Forward Line: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski
Atletico Madrid: Atletico faces minimal injury concerns, with Thomas Lemar returning to fitness.
Probable Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
- Defense: Jose Maria Gimenez, Clement Lenglet
- Midfield: Marcos Llorente, Javi Galan, Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo De Paul, Antoine Griezmann
- Forward Line: Giuliano Simeone, Samuel Lino, Julian Alvarez
Match Tactics
- Barcelona: Rely on quick passing and exploiting spaces left by Atletico’s high press. Defensive solidity and efficient transitions will be key.
- Atletico Madrid: Utilizes a high-pressing system to disrupt Barcelona’s buildup play. Focus on swift counter-attacks and capitalizing on set-piece opportunities.
10 Key Stats
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 24 home matches against Atletico Madrid.
- Atletico Madrid haven’t won at the Camp Nou since 2006.
- Barcelona has won their last 5 matches against Atletico Madrid.
- Atletico Madrid have a 6-match winning streak in La Liga.
- Barcelona scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.
- Atletico Madrid scores 42% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.
- Barcelona’s home record this season: 5-0-2.
- Atletico Madrid’s away record this season: 4-3-1.
- Robert Lewandowski is Barcelona’s top scorer with 16 goals; Antoine Griezmann has 7 for Atletico.
- Lamine Yamal has assisted 9 goals for Barcelona; Griezmann is Atletico’s top assister with 4.
5 Key Tips
- Both Teams to Score in the Second Half (Yes): Both teams often score late goals.
- First Goal by Barcelona: Strong home start favors Barcelona scoring first.
- Over 1.5 Goals in the First Half: History of high-scoring first halves.
- Atletico Madrid to Score Last: High likelihood of late goals from Atletico.
- Total Goals Over 3.5: Expect a high-scoring match.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Expect a competitive match with both teams aiming for victory. Barcelona’s home advantage and attacking depth should see them secure a win.
Predicted Score: Barcelona 3-1 Atletico Madrid
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