Barcelona’s final game before the international break is a big one as the La Liga leaders face Atlético Madrid in a huge clash with title implications at the Metropolitano.
Barça and Atlético’s rivalry heated up in the summer due to the Julián Álvarez saga, and this encounter is one of the most anticipated of the season so far.
Hansi Flick will be without his top midfielder as Rodri has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, and his replacement is yet to be decided as Frenkie de Jong and Marc Bernal
are in contention to start at the pivot spot.
Álvarez will be in the spotlight for obvious reasons and his duel with Pau Cubarsí promises to be a very good one, while Lamine Yamal will go up against Alejandro Grimaldo looking to make a huge impact on the wing.
Top scorer Raphinha will have a tough challenge against what is always a very good Atleti defense, and Pedri’s ability to control midfield without his usual partner will also prove crucial to the outcome.
So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:
Who do you think will be Barcelona’s biggest X-factor against Atlético Madrid and why?
Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!
