Atletico Madrid might be internet hosting Barcelona once more. Each groups have already met thrice this 2026 season, and after this La Liga conflict, they may even face one another within the Champions League quarter-final first and second legs.
Softfootball believes Barcelona must win this sport, as victory will assist safe their lead in La Liga this season. The match might be performed at Atletico’s house floor, the place they’re identified to at all times give groups a troublesome time.
This might be a tough encounter, as the end result might additionally have an effect on their Champions League conferences. The reality is, Barcelona know the right way to beat Atletico Madrid. Within the final 10 conferences, Barcelona have received 7 occasions, Atletico Madrid have received 2 occasions, together with the 4–0 victory within the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, and each groups have drawn as soon as.
Then again, Barcelona are unbeaten of their final 8 video games, with 7 wins and 1 draw. Nevertheless, Raphinha is out as a consequence of damage, and Marcus Rashford can be reported to have some health points, though he’s anticipated to return quickly.
Gamers like Ademola Lookman, Julian Alvarez, and others might be accessible for this conflict. Nevertheless, Softfootball believes that even when Atletico Madrid win this La Liga sport, it might not make a lot distinction within the title race, as their focus is prone to be on the Champions League.
They might want to subject their strongest squad within the Champions League reasonably than this La Liga encounter. Nevertheless, primarily based on present type and previous outcomes, Barcelona nonetheless have a powerful likelihood of defeating Atletico Madrid in any of those matches.
