"FC Barcelona face one of their most challenging game of the season tonight as they take on Atletico Madrid in the rearranged Matchday 19 La Liga fixture at the Spotify Camp Nou. After being hammered by Chelsea in midweek, Barça bounced back to winning ways by defeating Deportivo Alaves 3-1, which, coupled with Real Madrid's 1-1 draw, meant they finished the matchday as league leaders."
"As for the defensive line, Pau Cubarsi is a permanent fixture at the heart of the backline. Gerard Martin was used as his partner against Alaves and the left-back performed well in the makeshift role. However, going up against a formidable Atletico team comprising forwards like Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez, it is likely that Eric Garcia is the one partnering Cubarsi, allowing Jules Kounde to return to the right-back position. Alejandro Balde will continue on the left."
FC Barcelona face Atletico Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou in a rearranged Matchday 19 fixture. Barcelona recovered from a heavy defeat to Chelsea by beating Deportivo Alaves 3-1 and finished the matchday top after Real Madrid drew 1-1. Atletico arrive in strong form, having won their previous seven matches across all competitions. Barcelona are missing Fermin Lopez, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Gavi to injury, while Ronald Araujo is unavailable for mental health reasons. Joan Garcia is expected to start in goal. Pau Cubarsi will anchor the defence with Eric Garcia likely partnering him, and Alejandro Balde on the left. Pedri and Frenkie de Jong are fit and expected to start in the double pivot, while Flick may make one or two lineup adjustments.
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