Atletico Madrid VS Barcelona – Laligue Review: Tams, How to Follow, Stream | Football news
WHO: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
What: Spanish Laligue
Where: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain
When: Sunday at 9pm (20:00 GMT)
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Atletico Madrid does not have much time to stay on his painful Champions League exit against Real Madrid.
Another key game is expected on Sunday, this time against Barcelona in a close fight for the Spanish League title.
Al Jazeera looks forward to one of the biggest games in the Spanish football calendar:
How are Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in Laliga?
Atletico is a point behind Barcelona in the second and four points behind the Madrid leader in a three -way trophy fight.
Real played two games from Barca and one more than Atletico.
So the team of Diego Simeone can hardly afford to lose on Sunday but must quickly get over another torture The defeat of their fierce rival Crosstown In the Champions League on Wednesday.
What happened in the Atletico Champions League Madrid Derby?
Atletico lost in the criminal shooting to Real after a hit of Julian Alvarez was banned from a double touch. Only the video view noticed the first contact when Alvarez’s support slid and gently pushed the ball before hitting the other foot and sent it to the net.
“Honestly, it’s not easy to get over the way we lost this relationship. We can’t lie to ourselves,” Simeone said after the match.
Where could the match be beaten on Sunday?
Simeone admitted that Barcelona could have the advantage of both physically and emotionally after Hansi Flick’s side received an extra day of rest after winning against Benfice on Tuesday to advance the Champions League quarterfinals.
“On Sunday we face a large rival. I imagine that Barcelona’s players wanted our game to pass for as long as she could, to reach penalties, “Simeone said.” We will come tired and beaten after we fought strongly in a tie who asked us to give everything, but we would throw everything left in Barcelona.
🤩 Incredible memories from our latest Laligue game against FC Barcelona pic.twitter.com/ztlacn3Bl
– Atlético de Madrid (@atleleenglish) March 15, 2025
How did the rivalry recently fall out?
Atletico confused Barcelona twice this season. Late Goli Alexander Sorloth installed a 2-1 victory in Barcelona in the league and 4-4 draw In the initial leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
But Barcelona is undefeated in 17 direct matches in all competitions since the loss of Atletico at the end of December.
Atletico will also host Barcelona next month to decide on his Copa del Rey semifinal.
What does Barcelona take on the match?
Flick warned his stars in Barcelona who should focus on to avoid falling apart against Atletico Madrid as they had on their previous two meetings this season.
“We really had two great games, and of course, we have to be focused from the beginning to the end of the game,” Flick told reporters on Saturday.
“In the first match, at the end of the match we were not as focused as we can, and also the second match [the same] Initially, and also in the end, so we have to take care of it.
“When you make a mistake, Atletico can hurt you and that’s what we have to defend ourselves against.”
No days off 💪 #Atlibarça pic.twitter.com/iuqrv2qrwk
– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) March 15, 2025
How will Flick resolve the Olmo-Gava headache?
Dani Olmo is seemingly ahead of Gavi in order for an offensive central video for Barca.
Gavi and defender Barca Alejandro Balde were not involved in the Spanish team that would face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the nation in the quarterfinals of the nation, but coach Barca welcomed both players.
“[Gavi] He came from a major injury and he is 20 years old, and now he is, I think, he is not the first [choice] … a more difficult situation, but it goes great, “Flick said.
“At this point, our midfielder is going really well. I’m happy to be here and I think he’ll play a lot, many years for this amazing club and be one of the superstars here.
“It can improve a lot. It will do it. His attitude is incredibly good. He is really focused and really happy to be here.
“I think they will be there for the World Cup 2026 and will be able to play, 100 percent.”
Happy Gavi. 🫶 pic.twitter.com/eh0tos7uhi
– Laliga English (@laligaen) March 14, 2025
Flick added that Balde was the “one of the best” left back in the world, and also praised the Veteran Center back to Inigo Martinez, who was invited by Luis de la Fuente to Spain.
“With his attitude and mentality, he is incredibly good for every team,” Flick said.
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News Team Atletico Madrid
Angel Correa was suspended for a match after his red card was 2-1 last weekend.
Koke remains doubt about knocking, while Rodrigo de Paul is ready to miss.
Barcelona team news
Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are still long-lasting absences with knee injuries, but Andreas Christensen has returned to a detachment training.
Probable initial composition of Atletico Madrid:
Jan Cloud; Nahuel Molina, Jose Maria Gimenez, Clement lenglet, Reinildo; Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo de Paul, Pablo Barrios, Conor Gallagher; Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez
Barcelona Possible initial lineup:
Wojciech szczesny; Jules Kound, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski
