Simeone fields his best eleven against Barcelona

Atlético de Madrid is preparing to face Barcelona this Saturday with the league title at stake. The team trained in Majadahonda, where the main novelty was the absence of Correa, who suffered a blow and did not train as a precaution.

Gallagher will be the big novelty in the starting eleven, which does not present great surprises. The Englishman will enter the midfield as a left interior in place of Lino.

The Atlético eleven to face the Catalan team seems very clear: Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Javi Galán; Giuliano, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Julián Alvarez and Griezmann. Simeone worked on pressing movements in the training session to pressure Barcelona’s attacks in the best possible way.

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De Burgos Bengoechea to officiate Barcelona-Atlético de Madrid

Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea will officiate the Barcelona-Atlético de Madrid match on Saturday, the 18th round of LaLiga EA Sports. This will be the first league match between the two teams that De Burgos Bengoechea will officiate, having previously arbitrated 29 matches for Barcelona and 32 for Atlético. The Technical Committee of Referees of the Spanish Football Federation confirmed the appointments for the round, with Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos officiating the Real Madrid-Sevilla match.

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De Burgos Bengoechea to officiate Barcelona-Atlético de Madrid

Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea will officiate the Barcelona-Atlético de Madrid match on Saturday, the 18th round of LaLiga EA Sports. This will be the first league match between the two teams that De Burgos Bengoechea will officiate, having previously arbitrated 29 matches for Barcelona and 32 for Atlético. The Technical Committee of Referees of the Spanish Football Federation confirmed the appointments for the round, with Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos officiating the Real Madrid-Sevilla match.

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Atletico Madrid aims to end 18-year winless streak at Barcelona's home

Atletico Madrid visits Montjuïc with the aim of ending a streak of more than 18 years without being able to impose themselves in Barcelona’s home. Neither in Liga, Champions, Copa del Rey or Supercopa de España have they been able to overcome one of the great challenges that still lies ahead for Simeone.

The red-and-white team achieved the draw that served to be champions in 2014 and also obtained two results that were ultimately useful to advance to the next round of Champions in 2014 and 2016 (1-1 and 2-1), winning in the return match at the Vicente Calderón by 1-0 and 2-0.

In total, Atletico has played 17 matches in Barcelona’s home: 12 in Liga, with eight defeats and four draws, two in Copa with one defeat and one draw, two in Champions with one defeat (2-1) and one draw (1-1) and one in Supercopa de España closed by 0-0, although Barcelona took the title for the 1-1 in the first leg.

To remember the last Atletico victory, we must go back to February 5, 2006. At that time, Atletico was living a completely different moment than the current one, as a mid-table team and already established in Primera División (it was their fourth season after promotion), but with few aspirations and the challenge of finishing in UEFA positions, something that they would not achieve until the following season (when they finished seventh).

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Atletico Madrid aims to end 18-year winless streak at Barcelona's home

Atletico Madrid visits Montjuïc with the aim of ending a streak of more than 18 years without being able to impose themselves in Barcelona’s home. Neither in Liga, Champions, Copa del Rey or Supercopa de España have they been able to overcome one of the great challenges that still lies ahead for Simeone.

The red-and-white team achieved the draw that served to be champions in 2014 and also obtained two results that were ultimately useful to advance to the next round of Champions in 2014 and 2016 (1-1 and 2-1), winning in the return match at the Vicente Calderón by 1-0 and 2-0.

In total, Atletico has played 17 matches in Barcelona’s home: 12 in Liga, with eight defeats and four draws, two in Copa with one defeat and one draw, two in Champions with one defeat (2-1) and one draw (1-1) and one in Supercopa de España closed by 0-0, although Barcelona took the title for the 1-1 in the first leg.

To remember the last Atletico victory, we must go back to February 5, 2006. At that time, Atletico was living a completely different moment than the current one, as a mid-table team and already established in Primera División (it was their fourth season after promotion), but with few aspirations and the challenge of finishing in UEFA positions, something that they would not achieve until the following season (when they finished seventh).

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Lenglet, the loan player who can give Atlético the victory against Barça

The French central defender Clément Lenglet, on loan from Barcelona, has found his place in Atlético de Madrid. After waiting for his chance from the bench, Le Normand’s injury opened the doors of the starting eleven and he has settled next to Giménez in the four-man defense.

Lenglet has been a starter in 11 of the last 12 games in which he has been available, has scored two goals, contributes in the ball outlet and has provided solidity to the defense. Now, Atlético hopes that he will be decisive in the direct duel against Barça that can leave the red-and-whites at the top of the league table at the end of 2024.

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Lenglet, the loan player who can give Atlético the victory against Barça

The French central defender Clément Lenglet, on loan from Barcelona, has found his place in Atlético de Madrid. After waiting for his chance from the bench, Le Normand’s injury opened the doors of the starting eleven and he has settled next to Giménez in the four-man defense.

Lenglet has been a starter in 11 of the last 12 games in which he has been available, has scored two goals, contributes in the ball outlet and has provided solidity to the defense. Now, Atlético hopes that he will be decisive in the direct duel against Barça that can leave the red-and-whites at the top of the league table at the end of 2024.

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Atlético Madrid prepare to face Barcelona and lead La Liga

Christmas is approaching, but there is a special date for Atlético Madrid on Saturday. The red and white team visits Barcelona and if they win, they will become leaders of La Liga.

This challenge was the main topic of the Christmas lunch of Atlético, led by Miguel Ángel Gil and Enrique Cerezo and attended by the first male and female squads, members of the Academy, legends, sponsors and club employees.

The CEO thanked everyone for their dedication to Atlético and asked for their best version for what is to come, starting with this Barça-Atleti. Another of the protagonists of the lunch was Giuliano Simeone, who turned 22 this Wednesday. The team prepares for the visit to Barcelona, which could make Christmas much more red and white.

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Atlético Madrid prepare to face Barcelona and lead La Liga

Christmas is approaching, but there is a special date for Atlético Madrid on Saturday. The red and white team visits Barcelona and if they win, they will become leaders of La Liga.

This challenge was the main topic of the Christmas lunch of Atlético, led by Miguel Ángel Gil and Enrique Cerezo and attended by the first male and female squads, members of the Academy, legends, sponsors and club employees.

The CEO thanked everyone for their dedication to Atlético and asked for their best version for what is to come, starting with this Barça-Atleti. Another of the protagonists of the lunch was Giuliano Simeone, who turned 22 this Wednesday. The team prepares for the visit to Barcelona, which could make Christmas much more red and white.

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The Metropolitano becomes a giant ice rink for the holidays

The stadium of Atlético de Madrid is transformed into a 4,760 square meter ice rink for the Madrid On Ice event, which will take place from December 21 to January 5.

More than 100 workers have been working around the clock to prepare the structure, which will also include activities for all ages, such as light shows, Christmas workshops and a supervised children’s park. The event is expected to attract more than 200,000 people.

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