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La Liga | Gameweek 16
Jan 8, 2023 at 8pm UK
Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Atletico Madrid

Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona will be bidding to return to winning ways in La Liga when they make the trip to Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday night to face Atletico Madrid.

Xavi's side were held to a 1-1 draw by Espanyol in the league last weekend, although they are currently top of the table, albeit level on points (38) with reigning champions Real Madrid.

The Catalan outfit survived a midweek scare in the Copa del Rey, meanwhile, running out 4-3 winners over Intercity after extra-time to advance to the last-16 stage of the competition.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Atletico, who are currently fourth in Spain's top flight.


Barcelona have no injury concerns heading into the clash in the Spanish capital.


BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Jordi Alba

Jordi Alba in action for Barcelona on February 6, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Possible return date: January 11 (vs. Real Betis)

Barcelona will be without the services of Jordi Alba this weekend, as the experienced left-back is suspended following his red card in the 1-1 draw with Espanyol last time out in the league.


Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring for Barcelona on October 12, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Possible return date: January 11 (vs. Real Betis)

Barcelona have been unsuccessful in overturning Robert Lewandowski's three-match league suspension, so he will now miss the upcoming games with Atletico, Getafe and Girona. However, the Poland international could play in the team's next match against Real Betis in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup.

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2Real Madrid1393128111730
3Atletico MadridAtletico148512181329
4Villarreal137422521425
5Athletic Bilbao146532013723
6Osasuna146441922-322
7GironaGirona146352018221
8Mallorca146351312121
9Real BetisBetis145541616020
10Real Sociedad145361111018
11Celta Vigo145362224-218
12Sevilla145361318-518
13Rayo Vallecano134451314-116
14Leganes143561319-614
15Getafe142751011-113
16AlavesAlaves144191524-913
17Las PalmasLas Palmas143381825-712
18Valencia122461219-710
19Espanyol133191226-1410
20Real ValladolidValladolid142391027-179


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