FC Barcelona to face most in form side in Europe - FC Barcelona
If Barça started the season with an impressive run of form, there can be no doubt that Atlético Madrid have picked up the baton as the most in form side in Europe. Diego Simeone's team have put together a run of 11 victories in all competitions (La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey), the best run of any side in Europe's top five leagues so far this season.
When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Atlético Madrid - FC Barcelona
Another LaLiga game at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys this weekend, with Hansi Flick's side set to play a high quality fixture against one of the most in-form sides in Europe in Atlético Madrid. Both clubs will be wanting to end the year as league leaders in this match that kicks off at 9pm CET on 21 December. This page will help you work out what time that is where you are in the world.
Pedri: 'We want this to be our Christmas present' - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona midfielder says Barça v Atlético is a "nice game" to get back on track in LaLiga.
Cubarsí: 'We'll give our all against Atlético' - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona's central defender underlines that a win is the aim to end 2024 as league leaders.
100 match jersey for Alejandro Balde - FC Barcelona
The game against Leganés saw Alejandro Balde reach the round figure of 100 games for the FC Barcelona first team. The match may not have had the desired ending, but a La Masia trained player reaching a century of games for the club of his heart is always worth acknowledging.
Ferran Torres, with full confidence: "At our best, we are unstoppable" - Mundo Deportivo
"We are prepared for pressure. We are also used to the fact that if we don't get a result, there will be some tension, but we are very calm and confident," said the striker before the Barça-Atlético match.
Atlético | Griezmann only needs Barcelona - Mundo Deportivo
Antoine Griezmann faces Barcelona on Saturday, the team he played for for two seasons, and is currently in good form with Atlético de Madrid. The absolute reference point for Atlético and an undisputed player for Diego Simeone, the 33-year-old Frenchman arrives at Montjuic with great enthusiasm.
This is how Flick makes substitutions: who, when and how - Mundo Deportivo
Hansi Flick is using a starting group that is repeated game after game and that he tries to managed with scheduled substitutions that allow him to give key players a rest. Lewandowski and Olmo are managed the most. Iñigo Martínez, who seemed destined to not have continuity this season, has started the most and is the least substituted. Changes, therefore, are not only based on the result.
Raphinha: "if you don't think about winning everything, you're at the wrong club" - SPORT
Raphinha has become one of the great references in Hansi Flick's Barça, and the Premier League is paying attention. Even though a few players have dropped their level recently, the Brazilian continues to supply the team with goals and assists.
Atlético Madrid's gamble in the lineup against Barça - SPORT
Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid's manager, insisted on Thursday with Conor Gallagher as a starter in the left wing for Saturday's match against Barcelona, with the top spot in the table at stake.