How to watch today's Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid La Liga game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

It's a six-pointer between La Liga title contenders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday.

With both sides level on points (38) at the summit, third-placed Real Madrid (37) will keep a close watch on the proceedings in Barcelona. However, the pressure will be on Hansi Flick's men who have played a game in surplus as compared to the Madrid sides in the top-three.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

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In the United States (US), La Liga match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will be available to watch and stream online live through ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes.

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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid kick-off time

LaLiga - LaLiga

21 Dec 2024 - 20:00

Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys

La Liga match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will be played at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain.

It will kick off at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET on Saturday, December 21, in the US.

Team news & squads

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid lineups

BAR

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-4-2

ATM

13

I. Pena

2

P. Cubarsi

3

A. Balde

5

I. Martinez

23

J. Kounde

6

Gavi

8

Pedri

16

F. Lopez

17

M. Casado

11

C

Raphinha

9

R. Lewandowski

13

C

J. Oblak

21

J. Galan

15

C. Lenglet

2

J. Gimenez

14

M. Llorente

8

P. Barrios

5

R. De Paul

4

C. Gallagher

22

G. Simeone

7

A. Griezmann

19

J. Alvarez

4-4-2

Atletico Madrid

BAR

-Line up

• 13

  I. Pena

• 2

  P. Cubarsi

• 3

  A. Balde

• 5

  I. Martinez

• 23

  J. Kounde

• 6

  Gavi

  30’

  64’

• 8

  Pedri

  30’

• 16

  F. Lopez

  64’

• 17

  M. Casado

  80’

• 11

  Raphinha (C)

• 9

  R. Lewandowski

Substitutes

• 21

  F. de Jong

• 20

  D. Olmo

  64’

• 26

  A. Astralaga

• 25

  W. Szczesny

• 24

  E. Garcia

  80’

• 10

  A. Fati

• 14

  P. Torre

• 35

  G. Martin

• 18

  P. Victor

• 4

  R. Araujo

• 7

  F. Torres

  64’

• 36

  S. Dominguez

Manager

• M. Sorg

ATM

-Line up

• 13

  J. Oblak (C)

• 21

  J. Galan

• 15

  C. Lenglet

• 2

  J. Gimenez

  52’

  90’ + 7’

• 14

  M. Llorente

  73’

• 8

  P. Barrios

• 5

  R. De Paul

  60’

• 4

  C. Gallagher

  62’

• 22

  G. Simeone

  62’

• 7

  A. Griezmann

  73’

• 19

  J. Alvarez

Substitutes

• 20

  A. Witsel

  52’

  54’

• 24

  R. Le Normand

  73’

  77’

• 16

  N. Molina

  62’

  90’ + 6’

• 12

  S. Lino

• 9

  A. Soerloth

  73’

  90’ + 6’

• 3

  C. Azpilicueta

• 6

  Koke

  62’

• 1

  J. Musso

• 23

  Reinildo

• 17

  R. Riquelme

• 11

  T. Lemar

• 10

  A. Correa

Manager

• D. Simeone

Barcelona team news

Lamine Yamal is ruled out with an ankle problem, with Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remaining long-term absentees, but Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati could be included in the squad.

Ronald Araujo is back after recovering from a hamstring injury, while Fermin Lopez is in line to replace Yamal in the XI.

Dani Olmo will feature on the right side, with Pau Cubarsi at the back. Frenkie de Jong and Gavi would join Araujo among the substitutes.

Atletico Madrid team news

Atleti manager Diego Simeone will have a full-strength squad at his disposal after Thomas Lemar's return.

Conor Gallagher is likely to get the nod over Samuel Lino on the left wing, while Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez could be handed starts ahead of Alexander Sorloth and Koke.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

BAR

Last 5 matches

ATM

5

Wins

0

Draws

0

Wins

• 17 Mar 2024

  Atletico Madrid

  0

  -

  3

  Barcelona

• 3 Dec 2023

  Barcelona

  1

  -

  0

  Atletico Madrid

• 23 Apr 2023

  Barcelona

  1

  -

  0

  Atletico Madrid

• 8 Jan 2023

  Atletico Madrid

  0

  -

  1

  Barcelona

• 6 Feb 2022

  Barcelona

  4

  -

  2

  Atletico Madrid

10

Goals scored

2

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

1/5

Standings

Useful links

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