Atletico vs Barcelona prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On November 8, 2026, Atletico and Barcelona will meet in the 12th round of Spain's La Liga. Both teams need nothing less than victory.
Atletico - Barcelona team news and expert analysis
After knocking the Catalans out of the Champions League and the cup, the Madrid club focused on those competitions last spring but ultimately failed to win either trophy. They look solid at the moment. In Europe, Simeone's side began with a lackluster defeat by Liverpool, and after beating Manchester United, they could only draw in Stuttgart. This week, things did not work out against Bayern either, as they lost 0-2 at home. They have dropped points only a couple of times in La Liga. In the previous round, they beat Levante 2-0.
The Catalan giants once again won both the Super Cup and La Liga last season. This time, they enjoyed a long winning run that was halted only by PSG. They also came up short in El Clasico against Real Madrid, losing 1-2. They then thrashed Alaves 6-1 in the previous round. This week, they secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Champions League.
The capital club's stars score two goals per game while conceding their usual low average of 0.73. Everything is going perfectly for the champions, especially in attack: 4.18 goals scored per game, despite conceding 1.09.
Previous matches: Atletico - Barcelona
Yamal and company have beaten this capital-based opponent in six of their last eight meetings, suffering just two defeats.
It is hard to see the Catalans slipping up again. We are backing them to beat their main title challengers (odds – 1.84).
Atletico - Barcelona: key statistics and trends
- Atletico have won seven of their last nine matches
- 36% of Atletico Madrid's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.73
- Barcelona have failed to win only twice this season
- 64% of Barcelona's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 5.27
Atletico - Barcelona: possible starting lineups
Atletico play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Oblak — Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Hancko, Grimaldo — Hjulmand, Barrios, Alex Baena — Lee Kang-in, Julian Alvarez, Lookman
Barcelona play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Joan Garcia — Kounde, Eric Garcia, Javi Espart, Gerard Martin — Dani Olmo, Rodri, Gavi — Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon
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