• Barcelona have only lost two games at home this season across all competitions, and both were in the Champions League. One defeat was against PSG, and the other was Atletico Madrid in the first leg. 

• These sides have met four times already this season - Barcelona have won twice, and Atletico have won twice. 

• Julian Alvarez's free-kick in the first leg was his ninth Champions League goal this season, ranking him fourth in the race for the Golden Boot.

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Atletico Madrid had lost three successive matches prior to the Champions League first leg, so they did incredibly well to bounce back, even if they were helped significantly by the red card.

Diego Simeone might be getting deja vu, as he has been in a similar position to this already this campaign - Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final, and they managed to book their spot in the final despite losing 3-0 in the second leg. Another 3-0 defeat won’t yield success for them this time round, but they have the advantage of playing at the Metropolitano, where they have been excellent this campaign. 

For the first time this season, Barcelona failed to score on home turf against Atletico Madrid, so that defeat will definitely be a shock to the system. However, they were able to bounce back with a convincing 4-1 win against their local rivals, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points.

The Catalans have been able to capitalise on Real Madrid dropping points, and the title is theirs to lose now. However, the focus first and foremost will be pulling off the comeback against Atletico Madrid midweek.

📔 Atletico Madrid v Barcelona Formation & Team News

Diego Simeone opted for significant rotation against Sevilla at the weekend, and his side were beaten 2-1. Juan Musso looks set to keep his spot in goal as Jan Oblak is injured.

David Hancko is also out with an ankle injury, joining Jose Gimenez in the treatment room, which means Pubill could partner former Barca man Clement Lenglet in defence. Koke was suspended at the weekend, but looks set for a quick return alongside Marcos Llorente, which would see Nahuel Molina operate at right back.  

For Barcelona, Cubarsi is suspended after his first-leg red card, and Gerard Martin had to be replaced at half-time against Espanyol. Jules Kounde should start at right back, with Ronald Araujo also drafted into the backline.

Pedri and Eric Garcia are likely to partner up in midfield, with Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, and Rashford ahead of them. Robert Lewandowski should lead the line. Raphinha remains out, but Frenkie De Jong was able to make a brief appearance off the bench at the weekend.

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