Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting Lineups

The La Liga title race is heating up like never before, shaping up to be the most thrilling in nearly a decade. Just a single point separates Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid, turning every match into a do-or-die affair. And tonight, the stakes couldn’t be higher as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid lock horns in a clash that could define the title race.

Barcelona's blistering start to the 2024/25 season seems like a distant memory as their form has taken a sharp nosedive. The Blaugrana have managed just one win in their last six La Liga outings, a run that has left fans frustrated and rivals circling. Shocking defeats to Real Sociedad, Las Palmas, and Leganes, coupled with lackluster draws against Celta Vigo and Real Betis, have highlighted their struggles. This slump has allowed Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid to close the gap significantly, with both teams now in a position to overtake Barcelona at the summit of La Liga—thanks to a game in hand. The pressure is well and truly on for Hansi Flick’s men. 

On the flip side, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid are on an unstoppable run, riding the wave of an impressive 11-game winning streak across all competitions. The last time Los Colchoneros failed to secure a victory was back in late October when Real Betis handed them a 2-0 defeat. Since then, Atletico have been a force to be reckoned with, climbing to level points with Barcelona in the La Liga standings—while still holding a game in hand. Under Simeone’s masterful guidance, Atletico have rediscovered their hunger, looking every bit like title contenders. A statement win tonight at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys wouldn’t just extend their phenomenal run—it would firmly cement them as the team to beat in this gripping La Liga title race. 

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Match Date, Time and Venue  

Date: 22nd December 2024

Time: 1:30 AM (IST)  

Stadium: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys 

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona’s Possible Starting XI 

Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Olmo, F Lopez, Raphinha; Lewandowski. 

Atletico Madrid’s Possible Starting XI 

Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Alvarez, Griezmann. 

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak (Atletico) 

Defenders: Jules Kounde (Barca), Marcos Llorente (Atletico), Pau Cubarsi (Barca) 

Midfielders: Dani Olmo (Barca), Pedri (Barca), Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico), Guiliano Simeone (Atletico) 

Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico), Robert Lewandowski (Barca), Raphinha (Barca) 

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Fantasy Lineup

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain   

Choice 1: Robert Lewandowski (C), Raphinha (VC)                    

Choice 2: Julian Alvarez (C), Guiliano Simeone (VC)                 

Disclaimer:    

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.