ATLETICO MADRID welcome La Liga leaders Barcelona to the Wanda Metropolitano in their bid to climb up the table.
Diego Simeone’s men has managed just one win in four matches – but victory would send them above Barca due to their better head-to-head record.
Lionel Messi and co will be eyeing victory to keep both Atletico and Real Madrid from overtaking them this weekendCredit: Getty – Contributor
Yet, the Catalan giants are not only fending off Atleti, they could also concede top spot to another Madrid team in Real who are currently only behind by one goal difference.
And with three defeats already to their name in the league this season, a loss in the Spanish capital would pile even more pressure on manager Ernesto Valverde.
What time does Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona kick off?
This La Liga encounter will take place on Sunday, December 1.
It will kick off at 8pm UK time – that is 9pm UK time.
The match will be held at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it for FREE?
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona will be shown live on Premier Sports 1 with coverage underway from 8pm.
You can sign up with Sky to watch all Premier Sports channels for £11.99 a month, while Virgin Media customers will need to call up.
Premier Player is the home for live streaming for Premier Sports, costing £11.99 a month or £89 for the year.
Yet, if you are only interested in Spanish top-flight football, you can get a FREE seven-day trial for their online streaming only service LaLigaTV.
This is normally £5.99 a month or at an annual fee of £49.
What is the team news?
Barcelona have a few injury concerns with Ousmane Dembele, Nelson Semedo and Jordi Alba all set to miss out against Atletico Madrid.
Junior Firpo will likely deputise at left-back once again, while Sergi Roberto or Moussa Wague will be used on the opposite side.
Dembele had started against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday, but had to be replaced by his French compatriot Antoine Griezmann after 26 minutes.
Sergio Busquets will be unavailable after picking up a one-match suspension last time out in La Liga.
Meanwhile, Atletico are also without a right back in Sime Vrsaljko, while Diego Costa is injured until at least February with a neck problem.
Yet, the capital side have more concerns at centre-back with number one pairing, Stefan Savic and Jose Maria Gimenez, both facing a race against time to be fit.
Borja Garces has also returned to training – but the young attacker will likely be rested to continue his recovery.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
