A thrilling La Liga showdown is set for Sunday evening as Atletico Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Metropolitano Stadium. With just one point separating the two sides, this match could prove crucial in the title race.<\/p>\n
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
\nAtletico Madrid have struggled with consistency, recently suffering a heartbreaking Champions League exit to Real Madrid. However, they remain unbeaten at home in La Liga this season, conceding only eight goals in 14 matches.<\/p>\n
Barcelona, meanwhile, advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals midweek and will look to build on that momentum. Although they haven\u2019t beaten Atletico Madrid this season, history favors them in this fixture.<\/p>\n
Team News & Predicted Lineups
\nAtletico Madrid will be without the suspended \u00c1ngel Correa, while Koke is likely to miss out due to a muscle injury. However, Rodrigo De Paul should be fit despite a knock midweek.<\/p>\n
Predicted Atletico Madrid lineup: Oblak; Molina, Gim\u00e9nez, Le Normand, Gal\u00e1n; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n
Barcelona will have Pau Cubars\u00ed back from suspension, but Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, and Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen remain unavailable.<\/p>\n
Predicted Barcelona lineup: Szcz\u0119sny; Kound\u00e9, Ara\u00fajo, Cubars\u00ed, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.<\/p>\n
Score Prediction
\nWith high stakes and an intense rivalry, this match is expected to be tightly contested. Atletico\u2019s strong home record and Barcelona\u2019s recent European success make it tough to pick a winner. A draw seems the most likely result, which would benefit Real Madrid in the title race.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Barcelona<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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