When FC Barcelona welcome Atletico Madrid to the Estadi Lluis Companys on Saturday night, it will be a match where no added hype will be required. It's simply first versus second, top of the table against the leading contender. This is a huge match for La Liga title implications. The winner, if there is one and they don't stalemate, will make a massive statement of intent … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
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FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Lamine Yamal, Borja Garces, Alexander Sorloth
The major headline news, ahead of the huge La Liga clash on Saturday, concerns FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. The young budding Spanish superstar will miss out on the visit from Atletico Madrid due to an ankle injury. It also appears, according to various reports, Yamal will miss significant time beyond that. The hero of the first El Clasico (you know, in October versus … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Lamine Yamal, Borja Garces, Alexander Sorloth
FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona heads to the capital city for what is no doubt the headliner fixture of the La Liga weekend. When Barca travels to Atletico Madrid tomorrow it will be a matchup of two sides that secured their place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 earlier this week. Atletico beat Inter Milan 2-1 on Wednesday, squaring the tie on aggregate, and then winning the shootout … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Team News: Griezmann, Hermoso, Torres, Alonso
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone certainly has some fitness concerns heading into tomorrow's crunch class at FC Barcelona. It starts with stellar forward Antonie Griezmann who recently returned from an ankle injury to go 105 minutes in midweek continental competition. Now he'll face a late fitness test on St. Patrick's Day, with strong speculation that Griezmann might … [Read more...] about Barcelona at Atletico Madrid Team News: Griezmann, Hermoso, Torres, Alonso
Atletico Madrid at Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions
Real Madrid have suffered only two losses this season, and both were to Atletico Madrid. These two losses occurred in two different competitions, La Liga and the Copa Del Rey. So with that in mind, Sunday's Madrid Derby is not just a football match; it's a statement game for both side. Also known as the Capital City Derby, it'll be a showcase of skill, strategy, and passion. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid at Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions
Atletico Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
Saudi Arabia, once again, takes another initiative towards becoming the world's epicenter for football/futbol/soccer. On Wednesday they'll host the Spanish Super Cup semifinal where Real Madrid will take on Atletico Madrid. Yes, it's a Capital City derby on the Arabian peninsula, and it comes just a couple weeks after the Saudis hosted the Club World Cup. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Lemar, Vitolo, Soyunco
For Atletico Madrid, their squad is getting closer to full fitness as both Thomas Lemar and Vitolo have now returned to full training, having recovered from long-term injuries. However, do not expect either one to feature in the Spanish Super Cup Madrid derby on Wednesday night. More than likely, neither player will even be in the travel squad that goes to Riyadh. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Lemar, Vitolo, Soyunco
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
It's no surprise to see FC Barcelona (currently 4th), Atletico Madrid (currently 3rd) and Real Madrid (currently first) in the La Liga top four. They are, after all, the three historically strongest clubs in the competition. But the current second place side is a major surprise in Girona. Actually, they are level on points with Real Madrid, but sit in second place due to a … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Ter Stegen, Lemar, Vitolo
There is no doubt, at all, what the biggest game in Spain will be this weekend, as fourth place FC Barcelona hosts third place Atletico Madrid. This headliner clash will be missing a few marquee players however, starting with Barcelona's No. 1 Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. He is a strong doubt here as he's missed both of Barca's matches since the last international break. And that … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Ter Stegen, Lemar, Vitolo