Comments, predictions Atletico vs Barcelona: A solid wall

Barcelona are in bad shape when they let the team and the city of Esanyol hold a 1-1 draw at home in the 15th round last weekend. With the above result, coach Xavi's teachers and students let the second-ranked team Real Madrid level the difference in points. At this point, both teams have 38 points after 15 matches, but Barca is on top thanks to goal difference.

In fact, Barcelona's position is being shaken violently and it is likely that they will be knocked out of the No. 1 position by Real Madrid after the round of 16. Remember, the Catalan team will have a difficult journey. to Atletico's field and it is likely that they will drop points.

In addition to the disadvantage of the yard, Barca entered the great battle tonight with a chipped squad in the absence of the main striker Lewandowski due to a suspension. This is a loss that makes Barca worry because in front of them will be a solid wall named Atletico.

In all participating arenas, Atletico has just had a 5-match winning streak in all participating arenas. If only at home, coach Simeone's teachers and students only lost 2 of the last 19 matches in all fronts. With the current performance of the opponent, Barca without Lewandowski can hardly win all 3 points.

Atletico: Savic, De Paul injured.

- Barcelona: Alba, Lewandowski receive suspension.

- Athletic: Oblak; Gimenez, Savic, Hermoso; Llorente, Koke, Barrios, Koke, Reguilon; Lemar, Morata.

- Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Balde, Kounde, E Garcia, Alonso; Pedri, Busquets, De Jong; Leaf, Depay, Dembele.