Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Live Stream, Predictions & Tips – Atletico Madrid to Clinch Important Points in La Liga

Vedran Ostojic

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Last updated: 15 Mar 2024

Vedran Ostojic 15 Mar 2024

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Watch Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona live streaming for Sunday's match
Atletico Madrid are the most successful home team in La Liga
Diego Simeone’s side won 2 of their last 3 home games against Barca

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Atletico Madrid have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Barcelona (Getty)

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Preview

Barcelona are struggling against top-tier teams in Spain, losing important games to Villarreal, Real Madrid and Granada. Atletico Madrid are the best hosts in the league, so a home win is value.

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Head to Head
Atletico Madrid Form
Atletico Madrid Injuries & Team News
Barcelona Form
Barcelona Injuries & Team News

Atletico Madrid have won 22 of their last 23 home matches (La Liga).
Atletico Madrid have won 2 of their last 3 home matches against Barcelona.

Head to Head

Barcelona have a 35-18 advantage against Atletico Madrid with 17 draws in 70 matches.

They last met in December 2023, the game being won by Barcelona 1-0.

Atletico Madrid Form

Atletico Madrid were successful in the mid-week UEFA Champions League action, beating favored Inter Milan on penalties (2-1 in regular time, 2-2 on aggregate) to secure a spot in the quartefinals. Memphis Depay was the hero, scoring the second goal just a couple of minutes before the final whistle.

As for their La Liga campaign, Diego Simeone’s side is in danger of dropping out of the Top 4 zone, currently being 3rd with 55 points, two points above Athletic Bilbao.

They suffered an unexpected 2-0 loss to Cadiz last weekend, having 0.24-1.23 expected goals, 50% possession and 8-7 shots. Earlier this month, Atletico Madrid beat Real Betis 2-1 at home, Rui Silva (own goal) and Alvaro Morata appearing on the scoresheet.

Atletico Madrid Injuries & Team News

Thomas Lemar and Marcos Paulo are injured.

Barcelona Form

Barcelona were also victorious in the UCL Round of 16, beating Napoli 3-1 at home and advancing to the quarterfinals, Fermin and Joao Cancelo finding the net in the first half while Robert Lewandowski finsihed the job in the 83rd minute.

Blaugrana’s chances of rejoining the title race in La Liga are not looking great, sitting in 3rd place eight points behind Real Madrid with ten rounds left to be played.

Xavi Hernandez’s hosted Mallorca in the Spanish La Liga last Friday, dominated the entire match but still waited 73 minutes to break the deadlock through Lamine Yamal. Also, Ilkay Gundogan failed to convert a penalty in the first half.

Barcelona Injuries & Team News

Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Pedri and Frankie de Jong are injured.

Verdict

Atletico Madrid v Barcelona

Atletico Madrid have collected 40 out of possible 42 points at home this season. They are also inspired after eliminating Inter Milan in the UCL, so a home win is the best bet.

Atletico Madrid Win

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