"Barcelona need at least four against Atletico but have been scoring goals for fun this season. They've managed 12 wins by at least four goals this season and have handed out thrashings to Real Valladolid, Valencia, Young Boys and Olympiacos. Hansi Flick's side are easily the highest scoring team in La Liga (63 from 23 games) and were the second highest in the Champions League along with Bayern (22 from eight games - just one behind Arsenal)."
"Atletico star Antoine Griezmann highlighted how his side took advantage of the pair's absence on Thursday night. He told DAZN: "Barcelona didn't have Pedri or Raphinha, who are very dangerous and important for them. That was what gave us the courage to press higher and strike them hard." We all know how vital these two are to Barcelona and that they will look a different team with them in the starting XI."
Barcelona must score at least four goals in the return leg at Camp Nou to progress. The team has produced 12 wins by at least four goals this season, including heavy victories over Real Valladolid, Valencia, Young Boys and Olympiacos. Barcelona lead La Liga scoring with 63 goals from 23 games and have 22 goals from eight Champions League matches. Raphinha and Pedri were absent in the first leg but are expected to be fit for the second. Atletico capitalized on those absences with higher pressing. Camp Nou form, fixture congestion for Atletico, and historical comeback belief boost Barca’s chances.
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