Barcelona Aims for Victory Against Atletico Madrid in Upcoming Clash
Barcelona is set to face Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano this Sunday, as they seek to achieve a positive result on the road in La Liga. Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, the Catalan team appears to be in high spirits ahead of this encounter.
Coach Hansi Flick plans to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation and is likely to make one adjustment to his starting lineup. Marc Bernal is anticipated to take the field from the beginning, pushing Rodri to the bench for this match.
4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup To Face Atletico Madrid
Defence
Joan Garcia will occupy the goal for Barcelona after having kept a clean sheet in his previous match. Pau Cubarsi will partner with Gerard Martin in the center of the defense, aiming to thwart Atletico’s offense throughout the game.
Brian Farinas is expected to continue as the right-back, while Joao Cancelo will strive to make an impact as the left-back. Both players will need to carefully choose when to join the offensive play.
Alex Campos is likely to serve as the backup option on the bench for the defensive roles.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: Brian Farinas of FC Barcelona with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between FC Barcelona and Aston Villa FC at Camp Nou on November 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
Midfield
Pedri and Marc Bernal will function as the holding midfielders, aiming to control the pace of the match and create some promising opportunities in the attacking third.
Meanwhile, the dynamic trio of Anthony Gordon, Fermin Lopez, and Lamine Yamal will play just ahead of them in an attempt to penetrate Atletico’s defense effectively. For Barcelona to generate sufficient chances to secure a win, these three will need to collaborate effectively near the penalty area.
Gavi, Rodri, and Karim Adeyemi will look to contribute from the benches and might enter the game in the second half to exert their influence if necessary.
Attack
Raphinha will lead Barcelona’s offensive efforts, tasked with becoming a significant threat in the opponent’s territory.
Gabriel Jesus stands ready on the bench, hoping for an opportunity to make an impact in the final stages of the match if called upon.
