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The ongoing season of LaLiga is entering one of the most crucial matchdays of this season, with all the top four clubs going up against each other. While Atletico Madrid currently top the table with 76 points, Real Madrid and Barcelona are just behind them with 74 points each. Meanwhile, Sevilla occupy the fourth spot with 70 points.
With only four games left for each team, the fixtures on Matchday 35 could prove to be title-decider indeed. The mega-blockbuster of this week is the much-awaited clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Both the sides will need a victory to move a step ahead in the race to clinch the title, especially if Real Madrid manage to get all three points against Sevilla. A win for Simeone's side will put them in the hot seat to become the champions, as they already have a two-point advantage over the others.
Both sides are coming to this contest on the back of three wins and one loss in the last four matches and the stage is perfectly set up for the ultimate battle between two Spanish giants. All the important details about the clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are mentioned below.
When will the action begin?
The live stream in India for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid will begin at 7:45 PM IST on Saturday, May 8.
Where is the match happening?
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The match will take place in Barcelona's home ground, Camp Nou. The earlier meeting between the two sides happened at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano where home side Atletico Madrid emerged as 1-0 winners.
Where can I watch the live telecast?
The match will be streamed live on the official Facebook page of Laliga.
Where to tune for Live Score Updates?
SportsTiger is a one-stop destination to get live score updates for both matches.
Team News
Barcelona will have a few injuries with Philippe Coutinho and Ansu Fati still remain sidelined due to their long-term injuries. There are also doubts over the fitness of Sergio Dest and Martin Braithwaite and hence, Sergio Roberto and Antonine Griezmann are expected to start the game against Atletico. Meanwhile, the visitors will have a fully fit squad at their disposal as Luis Suarez gets set to face his former club in what is expected to be the match of the season.
Barcelona Probable Starting XI: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (GK); Clement Lenglet, Gerard Pique, Ronald Araujo; Sergi Roberto, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri; Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi (C)
Atletico Madrid Probable Starting XI: Jan Oblak (GK); Renan Lodi, Jose Gimenez, Stefan Savic, Kieran Trippier; Saul Niguez, Koke (C), Marcos Llorente, Yannick Carrasco; Angel Correa, Luis Suarez