Atletico Madrid will be looking to put their Champions League penalty heartbreak behind them as Barcelona come to town.
The memories of Julian Alvarez’s scrapped spot kick against Real Madrid may linger. But repeat the performance of 120 minutes from Wednesday night and they could very well end the weekend top of the La Liga table. The Red and Whites are third in the standings only one point behind Barcelona. The two sides played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in the Copa Del Rey first leg – so goals are a sure thing.
Meanwhile, Barca coasted into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 second leg win over Benfica. Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal was superb and will likely have a big say in this clash. The Catalan outfit do have a game in hand, with their contest against Osasuna last Saturday being postponed following the devastating news that their first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia had passed away in the hours before kick off.
Record Sport takes you through everything you need to know as the La Liga titans face off.
Where and when is Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona?
Atletico and Barcelona will meet at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Sunday March 16. The game will kick off at 8pm UK time.
Is Atletico Madrid vs Barcelonaon TV?
Yes, it is. The match will be broadcast live on ITV4, with coverage starting at 7:30pm and finishing at 10:20pm. Premier Sports is also broadcasting the game and is available from £10.99 per month depending on which broadcasting platform you use.
Can I live stream Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona?
Yes, you can. Supporters can stream the match on their devices via the ITVX app or the Premier Sports website and app. The streaming subscription starts from £9.99 per month. Head here to sign up to Premier Sports/LaLiga TV.
Referee
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed that Basque referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea has been chosen to officiate Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash. He repeats after officiating the first-leg clash in December, which the Rojiblancos won at Montjuic with a dramatic 2-1.
Team News
Atletico will be without Angel Correa, who was red carded in the 2-1 defeat to Getafe last weekend. Koke is also a doubt, while Rodrigo De Paul will need to be assessed after picking up a knock against Real Madrid.
As for Barcelona, Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remain unavailable due to long-term knee injuries. Andreas Christensen is now available and could potentially be in the squad.