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Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
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Kick Off: Saturday 21st December at 20:00
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Competition: La Liga
Atletico Madrid travel to the Olimpic Lluis Companys Stadium knowing that a victory would dethrone Barcelona from the top of the Spanish top flight.
As it stands, both sides are tied on 38 points but Diego Simeone’s have a game in hand, while Real Madrid are waiting in the wings just 1 point behind.
⭐ Barcelona v Atletico Madrid Best Bets
Antoine Griezmann has netted 4 goals in his last 3 games in all competitions, with a brace against Slovan Bratislava and Sevilla, respectively. The Frenchman has been in excellent form this season, racking up 7 goals to go with 4 assists in his 15 league starts.
Barcelona have kept just 1 clean sheet in their last 10 games, which Atletico will look to take advantage of that. Griezmann has landed this bet in 5 of his last 6 appearances in all competitions and looks a nice price to do so again.
🟢 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid #WhatOddsPaddy Tip
Atletico Madrid have been in stellar attacking form, scoring 22 across their last 6 games in all competitions. Key players like Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann have seemingly clicked in the final third, which spells danger for Barcelona.
Not only would a win here extend Diego Simeone’s win streak to 12 matches, but it would also put Atletico Madrid top of the Spanish top flight. Motivation should be higher than ever for the Madrid side.
This clash comes at a good time for them too, considering Barcelona have looked frail defensively, keeping just 1 clean sheet in their last 10 in all competitions. The Catalans have just 1 win from their last 6 league games, this pick represents excellent value.
👕 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid Predicted XI
🔍 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid Players to Watch
🔵 Marc Casado
Marc Casado is averaging 2.64 fouls drawn per 90 at home this season, and will be up against an aggressive Atletico Madrid side. The Spaniard has drawn 2 or more infringements in 5 of his last 6 starts in all competitions.
🔴 Javi Galan
Javi Galan drew a huge 5 fouls last time out against Getafe, and is averaging 1.91 fouls drawn per 90 which is the highest of any Atletico Madrid player. He has landed this bet in 9 out of 12 starts this season in all competitions, due to his tendency to go down easily under contact.
🔴 Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez has scored in each of his last 4 away matches in all competitions – the former Man City man has looked a lot more confident in recent weeks. With his pace on the break, Alvarez has the pace to exploit Barcelona’s high line and extend his good form.
📂 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid Cheat Sheet
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💻 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid Form and Tactics
Hansi Flick is experiencing his worst run of form since becoming Barcelona manager, as his side have won just 1 of the last 6 league games. Still, he has close to a full contingent available for this clash, so is expected to stick with his 4-2-3-1 formation.
While the Catalans have faltered, Atletico Madrid have been in flying form and have won their last 11 games in all competitions. Given their strong run, they will be looking to break their rotten run against Barcelona, having lost each of the last 4 head-to-head games to nil.
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🏁 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid Ref Watch
- Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea
- Making his ninth appearance of the La Liga season. In that time, he is averaging just 2.88 yellows per game.
- That is much lower than his 4.62 yellow cards per game for his career, which spans over 183 domestic games.
- He has also awarded 2 penalties and 2 red cards this term.
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