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La Liga | Gameweek 18
Dec 21, 2024 at 8pm UK
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Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: Predicted XI for Diego Simeone's side in La Liga showdown

Any space for Sorloth? How Atletico could line up against Barcelona
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Sports Mole looks at how Atletico Madrid could line up for their La Liga clash against Barcelona on Saturday night.

Alexander Sorloth is again expected to be on the bench when Atletico Madrid travel to Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday night.

The Norway international scored his seventh league goal of the season after appearing as a substitute against Getafe last time out, with his effort helping Atletico make it 11 straight wins in all competitions during an incredible run.

However, Sorloth is currently behind both Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez in the pecking order when it comes to the front two spots, so he is set to continue on the bench for the first whistle here.

Head coach Diego Simeone has big decisions to make all over the pitch, as the Argentine is set to have a fully-fit squad for the top-of-the-table clash providing that no late issues are reported.

There could be just one change from the side that took to the field for the first whistle against Getafe, with Conor Gallagher expected to earn a recall in a wide position.

Angel Correa, Nahuel Molina, Koke and Robin Le Normand will also be in the manager's thinking when it comes to potential changes, but all four are likely to be named on the bench.

Pablo Barrios is set to be given the nod alongside Rodrigo De Paul in the middle of midfield, while Marcos Llorente continues to impress at right-back and is likely to continue in that role for the contest with Hansi Flick's side.

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup: Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Alvarez, Griezmann

> Click here to see how Barcelona could line up for the contest

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Who will win Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Atletico?

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Draw
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6.7%
Atletico Madrid
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona18122450203038
2Atletico MadridAtletico17115131112038
3Real Madrid17114237162137
4Athletic Bilbao1896327161133
5Villarreal177642928127
6Mallorca188371821-327
7Real Sociedad177461611525
8Osasuna176742225-325
9Real BetisBetis176652021-124
10GironaGirona176472325-222
11Sevilla176471823-522
12Rayo Vallecano175661920-121
13Celta Vigo176382528-321
14Las PalmasLas Palmas175482227-519
15Leganes174671523-818
16Getafe173771114-316
17AlavesAlaves174491928-916
18Espanyol1743101629-1315
19Real ValladolidValladolid1733111234-2212
20Valencia162591424-1011


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