Barcelona have won six of their last eight meetings with Atlético Madrid, including both of the last two, while los Colchoneros have won only two of their last 27 clashes in Catalonia.
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid preview
It could hardly be much tighter at the top of La Liga, with four clubs separated by just three points, so who will claim a priceless victory in this title race? After 14 rounds of matches, it is Barcelona who lead the way, having been seven points behind Real Madrid when they were beaten in el Clásico just 37 days ago. Since, Hansi Flick's side have won four successive La Liga games, most recently beating Alavés 3-1 on Saturday. Despite falling behind inside 60 seconds, an equaliser from Lamine Yamal and then a brace from Dani Olmo saw the Blaugrana claim a comfortable victory.
This was Barcelona's second match back at Camp Nou, having spent over 900 days playing at Montjuïc. In their first, the Catalan giants demolished Athletic Club 4-0, Ferran Torres at the double that day, so, even though it is still largely a building site, it does instantaneously feel like home again. So now, can Barça continue their winning streak and move further clear at the top of the table?
As for Atlético Madrid, after winning just one of their first five this season, they appeared to be out of the title race by mid-September. However, Diego Simeone's side have since accumulated 25 points out of a possible 27, most notably hammering Real Madrid 5-2 at the Metropolitano in September, propelling themselves right back into the race. On Saturday night, los Rojiblancos swatted aside bottom of the table Real Oviedo 2-0 at home, thanks to Alexander Sørloth's first half brace.
Having also beaten Inter in the Champions League last mid-week, Simeone's side should be full of confidence, seeking a seventh successive La Liga victory for the first time since January, a streak that featured a 2-1 victory in Barcelona a year ago. Los Colchoneros kick off fourth, three points adrift Barça, but would end the night top of the table on head-to-head with a victory. Thus, it may only be December, but this game is huge, so who will be celebrating come full time at Camp Nou?
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 246.
- Barcelona Wins: 112. Draws: 57. Atlético Madrid Wins: 77.
Barcelona team news
In a massive boost, Pedri came off the bench for the final half an hour on Saturday, his first appearance since el Clásico due to a hamstring injury, so will he be fit to start this time?
Meantime, fit again goalkeeper Joan García will start a fourth successive match, but Ronald Araújo, Eric García, Gavi and Fermín López are likely to miss out.
Marcus Rashford hasn't started the last three matches following illness, and this streak is set to continue, given that Raphinha is back after a hamstring injury, so will be chosen over Ferran Torres.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Atlético Madrid: (4-3-3): García; Koundé, Christensen, Cubarsí, Balde; Casadó, Pedri, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
Barcelona player to watch vs Atlético Madrid
Lamine Yamal scored his seventh goal of the season on Saturday, while the teenager was on target during March's 4-2 win at the Metropolitano, in which Barça were 2-0 down with 20 minutes to play but still won, so will he be the difference maker here too?
Atlético Madrid team news
Robin Le Normand and Marcos Llorente will miss out for Diego Simeone's side, while he did rotate his team for Saturday's visit from Real Oviedo, perhaps with this trip to Camp Nou in mind.
First-choice goalkeeper Jan Oblak returned, having sat out the previous two matches due to a knee injury, while José María Giménez, Pablo Barrios and Giuliano Simeone could be back in the lineup.
Antoine Griezmann made just 102 appearances for Barcelona, after his €120 million move, but has netted seven times against them in his career, albeit never at Camp Nou, so can he change that fact?
Atlético Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona: (4-4-2): Oblak; Molina, Giménez, Lenglet, Hancko; Koke, Barrios, Gallagher, Giuliano; Sørloth, Álvarez.
Atlético Madrid player to watch vs Barcelona
Julián Álvarez is Atlético Madrid's talisman, bagging his tenth of the campaign against Inter, while he scored in two of his last three meetings with Barcelona, netting against them at Montjuïc and the Metropolitano, so can he add Camp Nou to this list?
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid prediction
This game guarantees goals because, well, Barcelona are involved, and we're forecasting a draw that will end both team's winning streak, perhaps helping neither: Barcelona 2-2 Atlético Madrid.
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid FAQs - La Liga
How to watch Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid in La Liga on TV channel?
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid in La Liga will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Premier Sports 1
- USA: ESPN Select
- Canada: TSN1
How to watch Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid in La Liga on live streaming?
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid in La Liga will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Premier Sports Player
- USA: ESPN Select
- Canada: TSN+
What is the date and kick-off time for Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid in La Liga?
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid takes place on Tuesday 2 December 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).