MX23RW : Wednesday, December 18 12:09:57| >> :60:1466:1466:
[monks data]
Atletico Madrid logo
La Liga | Gameweek 16
Jan 8, 2023 at 8pm UK
Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
Barcelona logo

Atletico
0 - 1
Barcelona


Correa (79'), Molina (85')
Savic (90+2')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Dembele (22')
Araujo (56'), Christensen (82'), Raphinha (87')

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.

ID:503509:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect3419:
Written by
Matt Law
No Data Analysis info
Game History

How you voted: Atletico vs Barcelona

Atletico Madrid
28.1%
Draw
22.3%
Barcelona
49.6%
224
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski with teammates remonstrate with referee Jesus Gil Manzano after being shown the red card on November 8, 2022
Read Next:
Robert Lewandowski's three-game suspension upheld
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona18122450203038
2Atletico MadridAtletico17115131112038
3Real Madrid17114237162137
4Athletic Bilbao1896327161133
5Mallorca188371821-327
6Villarreal167542827126
7Real Sociedad177461611525
8Osasuna176742225-325
9Real BetisBetis176652021-124
10GironaGirona176472325-222
11Sevilla176471823-522
12Celta Vigo176382528-321
13Rayo Vallecano165561819-120
14Las PalmasLas Palmas175482227-519
15Leganes174671523-818
16Getafe173771114-316
17AlavesAlaves174491928-916
18Espanyol1642101528-1314
19Real ValladolidValladolid1733111234-2212
20Valencia152491323-1010


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!