Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash in a crucial La Liga encounter, with both teams vying for the top spot. Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid face a tough task against a resurgent Barcelona side.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid has rapidly become a red letter day for European football fans over the last decade. Diego Simeone 's side clinched their first title under his tenure with a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou on the final day of the 2013/14 La Liga season. Former captain Diego Godin headed the late leveller to stun the 95,000 home support and cancel out an Alexis Sanchez opener. Since then they have come to blows many times as the fight with Real Madrid for league glory.
The rivals now side level on points (38) at the top of the standings with the winner of this clash all but guaranteeing themselves first position in the division heading into 2025. But the Blaugrana bagging another home win will be no plain sailing. The club are still reeling from a 1-0 home defeat to a scrapping Leganés side last weekend. Hansi Flick's team have earned just five of a possible 18 points across their last six La Liga matches. Consequently, their lead at the top of the standings was cut to goal difference by the team they face next, second-placed Atlético Madrid. But Rojiblancos head coach Simeone has his own demons to overcome as he seeks to snap a winless streak on the road against the Catalan side, losing a staggering 20 of his 36 visits. The former Inter Milan midfielder will no doubt be boosted by the fact that Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal is set to miss out due to injury with talisman and World Cup-winner Antoine Griezmann playing some of the best football of his career. It is going to be a belter - and Record Sport has all the details on how to watch. When and where is Barcelona v Atletico Madrid? The Spanish giants will face off at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on Saturday, December 21. Kick off is at 8pm UK time. Is the match on TV? Yes it is! The game will be broadcast live on ITV4 with coverage starting at 7.30pm. Premier Sports also boasts the TV rights to show 10 La Liga matches live on TV and online through the 2024/25 campaig
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