Atletico Madrid welcomes Barcelona to the Estadio Metropolitano for a top-of-the-table clash in LaLiga. The hosts currently lead the league by just one point over their rivals and need to secure a victory to maintain their position.
Both teams participated in UEFA Champions League matches during the week, with Barcelona progressing smoothly while Atletico faced elimination against Real Madrid via penalties. Atletico is aiming for a double title this season, as they still have hopes in both LaLiga and Copa del Rey.
Match Details:
Date: Sunday, March 16
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Location: Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Watch: ESPN Deportes, Stream on Fubo (Free trial available)
Odds: Atletico +200; Draw +260; Barcelona +125
Team News:
- Atletico: Angel Correa is suspended; Koke is doubtful; Rodrigo De Paul is subject to a late fitness test. Nahuel Molina may replace Marcos Llorente in the lineup.
- Barcelona: Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are unavailable. Andreas Christensen might return. Inigo Martinez is questionable, and Dani Olmo could take the number 10 spot ahead of Gavi.
Predictions: Expect a closely fought contest, with both teams likely to score, making a draw plausible. Pick: Atletico 1, Barcelona 1.
