La Liga: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid. At 4:00 a.m. on December 4, 2023, La Liga *** Barcelona will play at home against Atletico Madrid. This season, Barcelona's performance has been relatively stable, with a record of 9 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss after 14 rounds, ranking 4th in the league with 31 points, the same as the opponent's points.
Barca have had some ups and downs of late, with a win over Porto last week securing early Champions League qualification, meaning they can now focus on the league. Speaking at the press conference, head coach Xavi said: "It's a big game and we're going to face a direct rival for the crown. They're in good form and we need the support of the fans.
Our fans gave the biggest response against Porto and we need them to cheer us on throughout the game. My main focus is on controlling the game and looking for attacking opportunities through possession. Simeone's side were always tough to play against, they were very aggressive defensively, but we had the ability to play a good game and fight for the three points. ”。
Atletico have been equally impressive this season, with 10 wins, one draw and two defeats in 13 rounds of matches, and they sit third in the league with 31 points. Despite playing on both fronts, they won four games in a row and qualified for the Champions League group stage.
Speaking at the press conference, head coach Simeone said: "I'm expecting a good game, they have very good players, they have a clear tactical philosophy for the team and we have to bring the game into areas that threaten them. In football, it's not just a game, it's continuity and consistency that are more important, and everyone needs to work hard to get a good result. ”。
In the historical meeting between the two teams, Barcelona won 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses against Atletico Madrid at home, with a slight advantage. Judging from the current situation, Barcelona's state is a little up and down, but fortunately, there is no pressure to fight on two fronts for the time being;Atletico, on the other hand, have been in excellent form, winning four games in a row. Judging from the strength and recent form of both sides, Barcelona are expected to take all three points in this game.