It is a battle at the top of the table in the Spanish La Liga as Barcelona welcome Atletico Madrid to Camp Nou. The Catalans are looking to extend their impressive home record, while the visitors will be keen to build some momentum on their travels.
Barcelona claimed a 3-1 victory over Alaves last time out in La Liga, with Dani Olmo netting a brace. That was their fourth straight La Liga triumph and a swift return to winning ways following the 3-0 Champions League defeat to Chelsea.
That win also maintains a 100% La Liga home record for Barcelona, who have been almost untouchable in front of their fans. Among the home results for Hansi Flick's side this season is a 6-1 victory over Valencia, while they also earned a 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have also caught the eye lately, winning their last seven matches in all competitions. A brace from Alexander Sorloth helped them claim a 2-0 home victory over Real Oviedo in their previous La Liga fixture.
Sitting third in the table, Atletico Madrid will be looking to maintain the pressure on the frontrunners and have won their last two away matches. However, prior to those two results, Diego Simeone's men had been on a six-match winless run on their travels.
How the bookies view it: Upper hand for Barcelona
Barcelona have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies, with a home win priced at 4/5 by bet365. A victory for Atletico Madrid is valued at 14/5 by William Hill, while Ladbrokes are offering odds of 16/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Barcelona on top
Barcelona have a 33-12 advantage, with 15 draws in the last 59 matches against Atletico Madrid. The Catalans have won the last two meetings, including a 4-2 away victory in the last La Liga clash.
Players to watch: Eyes on Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski has eight La Liga goals this season and will be the one to watch for Barcelona on Tuesday. The striker has also found the net in two of the last three matches against Atletico Madrid and will be keen to maintain his scoring run (Robert Lewandowski anytime goalscorer – priced at 19/20 by Betfred).
Alexander Sorloth will be full of confidence heading into this clash after netting a brace on Saturday. Having also scored in three of the last five against Barcelona, the striker could be worth keeping an eye on for Atletico Madrid (Alexander Sorloth anytime goalscorer – set at odds of 6/4 by Betfred).
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Probable line-ups
Ronald Araujo is doubtful for Barcelona due to illness, while Fermin Lopez and Gavi are ruled out through injury. Dani Olmo should retain his place in midfield following his brace on Saturday, while Marcus Rashford could earn a start after coming off the bench.
Atletico Madrid are still without Robin Le Normand and Marcos Llorente, who remain sidelined with injury. Sorloth should continue in attack after scoring a brace last time out, while Clement Lenglet is set to feature at the back.
Barcelona: Garcia, Balde, Cubarsi, Garcia, Kounde, Casado, Bernal, Pedri, Olmo, Yamal, Rashford, Lewandowski.
Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Molina, Lenglet, Gimenez, Hancko, Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gallagher, Alvarez, Sorloth.
Anything else catch the eye?
Two of the last three matches between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have produced over 3.5 goals – offered at 11/10 on Betfred. They have also scored in both halves in their last five matches (Barcelona to score in both halves – available at 6/5 on Paddy Power).
Nine of Barcelona’s last 10 matches in all competitions have produced over 1.5 first-half goals – priced at 11/10 by Paddy Power.
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