8:45 p.m
Atlético coach Diego Simeone follows Xavi’s example and leaves his team unchanged compared to the 3-1 win against Feyenoord Rotterdam. Accordingly, today’s guest will probably again play in a 5-3-2 system with the dual leadership of Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata. The main focus is on the brilliant Griezmann, who will certainly be particularly motivated against his former club.
8:35 p.m
Barca coach Xavi does not change the starting eleven compared to the 2-1 win against FC Porto and trusts the same eleven men. It is noticeable that the coach is again relying more on experience and is leaving talents like Lamine Yamal and Fermín López on the bench. Despite Gavi’s injury, the midfield, consisting of Pedri, İlkay Gündoğan and Frenkie de Jong, is the team’s showpiece. Top scorer Robert Lewandowski, on the other hand, is still looking for his form this season.
20:22
Atlético Madrid are seven points behind the top of the table, but have two fewer games in their account than Real and Girona. Accordingly, Diego Simeone’s team is playing at the front, although a win in today’s duel between the pursuers would be quite important. Atlético is in strong form and has won its last four competitive games. Since mid-September, they have only lost out to the underdog Las Palmas. However, things are going very well, especially at international level, as the 6-0 against Celtic Glasgow and the 3-1 at Feyenoord Rotterdam prove.
20:12
FC Barcelona is under a lot of pressure as fourth in the table. Only with a win today could we get within four points of Real Madrid and Girona. There would also be the possibility of overtaking Atlético Madrid. However, the Catalans are struggling quite a bit through the season. Since mid-September, Xavi’s team has not won a game by more than one goal difference. Most recently in the league there was a narrow 2-1 win against Alavés and a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. In the Champions League, after the defeat against Shakhtar, they were able to secure progression with a 2-1 win against Porto.
8:05 p.m
Hello and welcome to the La Liga top game. This Sunday evening, FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid meet. Kick-off is at 9 p.m.