BARCELONA face their biggest La Liga test this season as they visit Atletico Madrid.
The two sides have enjoyed some intense battles over the past two seasons, but they’ve been a way off their performances in recent years this season.
Ronald Koeman and Lionel Messi are said to have a frosty relationship Credit: EPA
Things look disjointed at 9th placed Barca, who sold Luis Suarez to Atletico in the summer, but Diego Simeone’s side are third in the table and can go top with a win tonight.
What time doe Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona kick off.
- Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona gets underway at 8pm GMT on Sunday, November 22.
- The game will take place at the Wanda Metropolitano, where Atletico Madrid play their home games.
- There will be no fans inside the stadium.
What TV channel is Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona on and can I live stream it?
- The game is available for viewing on Premier Sports 1.
- You have to subscribe to the channel, which you can set up on your Sky or Virgin box.
- To stream the game live head to the Premier Player.
Diego Simeone’s side are third in the La Liga table Credit: The Mega Agency
What is the team news?
Suarez won’t be playing against his old club after the 33-year-old tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Uruguay.
Ronald Araujo is also out for Barca with a hamstring issue, with Ansu Fati missing for the ling term because of a knee injury.
Sergio Busquets is also out of the clash because of a knee problem.
Atletico had an injury scare after Jan Oblak picked up a shoulder problem playing for Slovenia. The keeper will likely be recovered in time for the Barca game, though.
Yannick Carrasco is set to pass a late fitness test after suffering a muscle injury with the Mexico team last week.
Odds
- Atletico Madrid – 19/10
- Draw – 23/10
- Barcelona 11/8
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
