Atl. Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips (4 April)

4th in La Liga, Atlético Madrid knows very well that it is no longer in the title race, especially after its defeat in the Madrid derby against Real Madrid before the international break 3-2. The last projects for the Madrilenians this season are the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. Quite anecdotally, Atlético will have to deal with Barça again in the quarter-finals of the C1 from next week. At home, Diego Simeone's men have won their last 6 matches in all competitions including a volley inflicted on Barça in the semi-final first leg of the Copa del Rey 4-0. In the process, the Rojiblancos extinguished Espanyol Barcelona 4-2, Club Bruges in the second leg of C1 4-1, Real Sociedad 3-2, Tottenham in the 1/8th final first leg of the Champions 5-2 and finally Getafe in the championship 1-0.

For its part, FC Barcelona still held a 4 point lead over Real Madrid at the start of this day, but Real Madrid had the opportunity to come back very close, at a short length if successful in Mallorca earlier in the day. These last few weeks have been contrasting for Hansi Flick's Barça, winner of only one of their last 4 away matches in all competitions including 2 defeats against Atlético Madrid in the semi-final first leg of the Copa del Rey 4-0 and in the championship on the pitch at Girona 2-1. In the Champions League, before literally blowing Newcastle away at home 7-2, the Blaugrana were dominated in the first leg without losing the match 1-1. Before the international break, Barcelona won timidly against Rayo Vallecano 1-0, thus securing a 5th victory in a row in La Liga after Sevilla 5-2, Athletic Bilbao 0-1, Villarreal 4-1 and Levante 3-0. 

Diego Simeone will have to cope without his Swiss army knife Marcos Llorente and without midfielder Cardoso, both suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. In addition, the second city prematurely left the American selection due to a physical problem. Absent due to injury before the international break, goalkeeper Jan Oblak, important Marc Pubill, replacement midfielder R.Mendoza and Pablo Barrios are all doubtful to date. Official, Antoine Griezmann (6 goals in La Liga) will join Orlando City this summer. The Frenchman has the ambition to end his career at Atlético in apotheosis with the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.

Today, Sörloth (10 goals in La Liga) and Julian Alvarez (8 goals, 4 assists) will be available, like the excellent recruit Lookman and the corridor player Simeone (3 goals, 6 assists in La Liga). Absent from the last meeting with their respective selections, Baldé, Frankie de Jong and Koundé are injured and they will most likely be missing today. The Dane Andreas Christensen has been out for ages when Raphinha (11 goals, 3 assists) was injured with Brazil against France and will miss the next 5 competitions including the double confrontation with the same Atlético Madrid in the quarter-final of the Champions League. Offensively, internationals Lamine Yamal (14 goals, 9 assists), Ferran Torres (12 goals in La Liga) and Robert Lewandowski (11 goals) will all be at Hansi Flick's disposal for this match, like midfielders Dani Olmo (7 goals, 6 assists), Fermin (5 goals, 8 assists) and maestro Pedri. 

• Summary: Atlético Madrid played against Barcelona in 1 matches this season. Currently, Atlético Madrid rank 4th, while Barcelona hold 1st position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore's rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.
• Atl. Madrid Feedinco Rating: 6.90
• Barcelona Feedinco Rating: 7.08