FC Barcelona travels to Madrid for a vital La Liga match towards Atlético Madrid on Sunday, March sixteenth, at 4 PM. This pivotal encounter marks the twenty eighth spherical of LaLiga EA Sports activities, coming shortly after their contrasting Champions League Spherical of 16 ties.
This weekend’s match might be essential in figuring out the La Liga title race. Barcelona at present leads the desk tied on factors (57) with Actual Madrid, however with a recreation in hand. This recreation was postponed as a result of dying of Carles Miñarro. Atlético Madrid sits only one level behind the highest two, including additional depth to the sport. They might want to get better shortly after their Champions League exit to stop widening the hole within the standings.
The congested schedule in March has compelled each managers to rotate their squads to permit for relaxation, however the significance of this match means each will probably area their strongest potential lineups.
Key participant availability and suspension threats
Barcelona will welcome again Pau Cubarsí, who missed the second leg of their Champions League tie as a consequence of a pink card within the first leg. He’s anticipated to associate with Iñigo Martínez in protection. In the meantime, Atlético might be with out Ángel Correa, serving a five-match suspension after being despatched off towards Getafe. The referee’s report detailed Correa’s abusive language in direction of the official.
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Gavi is the one Barcelona participant at present prone to suspension. A yellow card towards Atlético would rule him out of the following match towards Girona. Equally, Atlético’s Koke, Julián Álvarez, and Pablo Barrios face a one-game ban if booked.
Possible lineups for Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona
Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Javi Galán; Giuliano, Barrios, Gallagher, Samu Lino; Griezmann, Julián Álvarez.
FC Barcelona: Szczesny; Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Balde; Pedri, De Jong, Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.