Barcelona look for three points as they play Atletico Madrid away
Kick-off : 8:45 PM (Local)
Venue : Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid
So far Barca have played seven games, won seven games and have scored the most goals while conceding the least. They currently lead the points table.
But they haven’t been really tested this season. This will be their first big test of the season as they take on a side ranked fourth on the table in Atletico Madrid.
The Colchoneros are a decent side and they will be hard to beat at home. They have players like Antoine Griezmann and Yannick Carrasco, which can cause problems for any defense.
It will be a good tough game on Saturday as both teams will give their all.
Team news and possible line-ups
Sime Vrsaljko will not be available for Atletico Madrid on Saturday due to a hamstring problem. While Diego Costa will also be not available for Saturday’s game.
Augusto Fernandez will also be not available on Saturday as he recovers from injury. Whereas Luciano Vietto is also doubtful for the Barcelona game.
As for Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele, Arda Turan and Rafinha all remain sidelined. While Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are both available and will play Saturday’s match.
Sergi Roberto is available and could be given a start.
Atletico Madrid XI : Oblak, Gimenez, Savic, Godin, Luis, Koke, Gabi, Saul, Carrasco, Griezmann, Gameiro.
Barcelona XI : Ter Stegen, Semedo, Pique, Umtiti, Alba, Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta, Roberto, Messi, L. Suarez.
Prediction
While it is not a given that Barcelona will win on Saturday night but they certainly go into this game as the favorites. I expect Barca to win this game 3-1.
