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- The Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid La Liga match will be played at the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
- Kickoff is at 11:00 PM EAT.
La Liga football fans are in for a treat on Tuesday night as two giants of the league Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash at the Spotify Camp Nou.
The title race is still taking shape, with the top four teams battling for the crown.
Barcelona, seeking their fifth consecutive victory, lead the pack. They sit just three points ahead of fourth-place Atletico Madrid, two above Villarreal and one above Real Madrid.
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Despite some struggles earlier in the campaign, the Hansi Flick-led side has managed a four-match winning streak in the league since their 10-man defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico back in October.
This run has propelled them to the summit with 34 points from 14 matches, having won 11, drawn once, and lost twice.
Humbled by English giants Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League last Tuesday, falling 3-0 with another 10 men, the Catalan giants rallied over the weekend to dispatch Deportivo Alaves 3-1.
The visitors scored first through Pablo Ibanez before Lamine Yamal equalized and Dani Olmo netted a brace to secure the points.
The victory sent them top, capitalizing after title rivals Real Madrid who were held by Girona on Sunday.
Barcelona have a chance to extend their lead to four points on Tuesday, but it will not be an easy task.
They face Diego Simeone’s squad, who are on a seven-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, winning every single one.
The last time Simeone’s men tasted defeat was in October, a 4-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League.
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Last week, they had two fixtures: a UEFA Champions League match where they snatched a 2-1 victory from previously unbeaten Inter Milan, followed by a 2-0 triumph over Oviedo on Saturday thanks to an Alexander Sorloth brace.
Thus, each side approaches this clash brimming with confidence, aiming to seize the maximum points.
Here are the key details for the Blaugrana and Los Colchoneros encounter, as well as tips on how to place your bet on SportPesa, which offers good odds and various betting markets.
What time does the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid match kick off?
Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Spotify Camp Nou, with kick-off is set for 11:00 PM EAT.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid team news
The visitors will continue to miss the services of Marcos Llorente, who is still nursing a thigh injury.
Meanwhile, Robin Le Normand is also likely to be absent as he recovers from a knee issue.
Nico Gonzalez, however, is fully recovered from illness after missing the Inter clash and playing some minutes on Saturday.
For Hansi Flick’s side, they will be without three key players: Gavi, custodian Marc-André ter Stegen, and Fermín López, all nursing various injuries. Frenkie de Jong is expected to be back after being spotted in training on Sunday, as is Eric Garcia.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Line-ups
- Barcelona: Pena; Kounde, Garcia, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
- Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gallagher; Baena; Alvarez.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid head-to-head record and current form
This will be the 247th encounter between the teams in all competitions.
Barcelona holds the commanding record, winning 112 of them, while Atletico has secured 77 victories, with 57 draws.
In their last 10 previous La Liga meetings, Barcelona have won six, Atletico have won three, and they have drawn once.
Last season, each side took three points apiece; Atletico won the first leg 2-1 before Barcelona avenged with a 4-2 victory in the second. Barcelona also won their two-legged Copa del Rey semi-final clash last season.
Head-to-Head Record
- Previous meetings: 246
- Atletico wins: 77
- Draws: 57
- Barcelona wins: 112
Last Five La Liga Meetings
- Mar 16, 2025: Atletico 2-4 Barcelona
- Dec 21, 2024: Barcelona 1-2 Atletico
- Apr 17, 2024: Atletico 0-3 Barcelona
- Dec 03, 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico
- Apr 23, 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico
Current Form (All Competitions)
- Barcelona: WDWWLW
- Atletico Madrid: WWWWW
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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Prediction and betting tips
Atletico Madrid are boasting a 13-match unbeaten run in the league, having lost just once.
They possess a formidable defense, conceding only 11 goals so far.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have been potent in attack, scoring 39 goals this season (conceding 16) for a +23 goal difference.
Barcelona’s last three home matches have all produced at least four goals.
Atletico have kept clean sheets in five of their last six La Liga outings.
Thus, both sides bring contrasting strengths to this fixture: Barcelona have been excellent in the final third, while Simeone’s boys, as always, have been resilient at the back.
This sets the stage for a tactical battle, with Atletico aiming to counter-attack and Barcelona likely to press for goals, making them slight favorites at home.
However, they cannot afford to underestimate the seven-match unbeaten visitors, who will arrive determined to continue their charge.
Fans should expect a tightly contested match on Tuesday night, with both sides likely to score if they take their chances.
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