FC Barcelona Lineup Against Atlético Madrid for LaLiga EA Sports Match

Follow live today on SPORT the Atlético Madrid – FC Barcelona match of the 29th round of LaLiga EA Sports 2023/24 The FC Barcelona lineup against Atlético Madrid FC Barcelona visits Atlético Madrid today, Sunday, March 17, aiming to build on the positive momentum shown in the Champions League tie against Napoli and finish the 29th round of LaLiga EA Sports 2023/24 in second place after Girona’s stumble against Getafe. Despite several key absences like Gavi, Balde, Pedri, De Jong, Ferran Torres (who failed to recover in time against all odds), and Joao Cancelo, who was ruled out at the last minute due to unspecified physical issues, Xavi Hernández’s team faces one of the toughest challenges in domestic competition. Nonetheless, the Catalan coach opts for a strong lineup with Ter Stegen in goal, shielded by Koundé, Araujo, Cubarsí, and Héctor Fort in defense; Gündogan, Sergi Roberto, and Fermín in midfield; and Raphinha and Joao Félix supporting Robert Lewandowski in attack. Initially, Christensen was supposed to start in midfield, but the Danish player felt discomfort during warm-up, leading to Fermín taking his place. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid notably sees Antoine Griezmann on the bench, with Roro Riquelme replacing him instead of Memphis. Koke also rests, with Barrios taking charge of the midfield for the Rojiblancos. Lineups for the Atlético – Barcelona LaLiga match: FC Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Koundé, Araujo, Cubarsí, Héctor Fort; Christensen, Gündogan, Sergi Roberto; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Joao Félix. Atlético Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Savic, Witsel, Reinildo, Lino; Barrios, Marcos Llorente, De Paul; Riquelme, Morata.