Match Preview
Barcelona and Atalanta face off in Catalonia for their final UEFA Champions League match of the league phase. Barcelona has already secured a top spot in their group headed by Hansi Flick, while Atalanta fights for a round of 16 place alongside the Catalan giants at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Barcelona, after a strong run, ranks second with six wins in seven games, boasting an impressive aggregate score against Atalanta, who are looking to continue their strong scoring streak in the league phase.
Recent Performances
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Barcelona:
- Last match: Win against Valencia
- Expected XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Garcia, Balde; Gavi, Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
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Atalanta:
- Last match: Win against Como
- Expected XI: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Scalvini; Ruggeri, Ederson, Pasalic, Zappacosta; Samardzic; Retegui, Lookman.
Match Details
- Date: January 29
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Watch: Paramount+
Odds
- Barcelona: -133
- Draw: +320
- Atalanta: +290
Prediction
Expect an exciting game with plenty of goals. Pick: Barcelona 2, Atalanta 2.
Matchday 8 TV Schedule
All times Eastern
| Fixture | Time | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Today pre-match | 2 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| The Golazo Show | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Aston Villa vs. Celtic | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| FC Barcelona vs. Atalanta | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
Current Champions League standings
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- Liverpool (21 points)
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- Barcelona (18 points)
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- Arsenal (16 points)
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- Inter Milan (16 points)
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- Atletico Madrid (15 points)
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- AC Milan (15 points)
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- Atalanta (14 points)
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- Bayer Leverkusen (13 points)
Key positions 1-8 qualify for the round of 16, while positions 9-24 proceed to knockout phase playoffs.
