Barcelona take on the visitors Atletico Madrid in the rescheduled round 19 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Tuesday, December 2nd at Camp Nou (Barcelona).
Barcelona appear to be following a familiar pattern from recent years, where a strong season is often followed by a noticeable dip. That was the case in 2023/2024, and even Xavi — a living Catalan legend — eventually lost his job. Flick initially seemed to find the right combinations, and despite all the issues, his side managed to beat Real Madrid in every meeting for a while. But now they have already suffered a defeat to Los Blancos, and it wasn’t the only setback. They also lost at home to PSG in the Champions League and were heavily beaten by Sevilla. Last week’s match against Chelsea ended in a one-sided 0–3 loss as well. Even in La Liga, after a confident victory over Athletic, the team struggled at times against Alavés, although they ultimately secured a comfortable win. Moreover, Barcelona’s overall inconsistency this season continues to disrupt their rhythm across competitions. Their recent matches show strong performances alternating with sudden drop-offs, which makes long-term stability difficult to achieve.
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Atlético continue to deliver mixed impressions. Los Colchoneros have been playing under their long-standing manager Simeone for a record-setting period. Yet two seasons ago he finished only fourth, behind Girona, and in 2024/2025 — despite major and costly squad restructuring — Atlético still came up short compared to both Real Madrid and Barcelona. This season also began with defeats both in domestic competition and in Europe. However, Simeone once again managed to quickly identify and address the key problems, enabling his team to return to winning ways against most opponents. They handled Oviedo with ease, earning a controlled 2–0 victory. In the Champions League, they also managed to snatch a dramatic last-minute win over Inter, sealing a 2–1 result deep into added time. Additionally, Atlético’s recent surge highlights their renewed defensive discipline, which has been crucial in stabilizing their form. Their ability to grind out results in tight matches suggests they are regaining the resilience that once made them so difficult to beat.
A year ago, the Madrid club ended a run of five defeats with a win. However, Barcelona later won the La Liga meeting and scored more goals over their two-legged cup encounter. The “More Than a Club” side are rightful favourites at home. But given the visitors’ current momentum, they should have a real chance — the recommended bet is Atlético with a +1 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Atletico Madrid to win with +1.0 handicap.
