Barcelona vs Atletico is live in 153 countries on June 30, 2020: here's how to watch it

June 29, 2020 By Ali M.

Topics: TV Schedules, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, La Liga

The Catalan giants host Simeone's side in what could be a do-or-die game for their title defense. Live Soccer TV's preview gives you match facts, team news, and global broadcast listings for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid.

Preview: Barcelona vs Atletico

This game could be the most crucial game of the season for Barcelona. After suffering two gut-blowing setbacks since resuming the season, the Blaugrana will now host Atletico Madrid with their title defense being on the brink of collapse. Straight after their disappointing 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo, a result that handed Real Madrid the advantage in the title race, the Catalan giants will lock horns with one of Spain’s biggest clubs: Simeone’s side.

The weekend stalemate was the Blaugrana’s second draw since getting their season back underway. After sharing the spoils at the Estadio de Balaídos, Los Blancos went two points clear at the top by beating Espanyol the day after. Given the Merengues’ form, all fingers point to them winning the title. Messi and Co, on the other hand, have been everything but impressive since returning.

The drama surrounding the club is not confined to the pitch, even though that alone could cripple their campaign. Speculation of a rift between the dressing room and board continues to spiral, with the latest rumors suggesting the players don’t see eye to eye with even the manager. As a result, rumors of his inevitable sacking have made the headlines, with the club contemplating sacking Setien if he fails to win either La Liga or the Champions League.

A recent video in which Messi appears to ignore both the first-team boss and his assistant Eder Sarabia during the Celta game has sparked huge controversy. Have the players turned on the coaches amid these troubling times? That, for now, remains a mystery.

As for Atletico Madrid, their form has been impressive since La Liga returned, winning all but one of those five games (D1). As a result, Los Rojiblancos have climbed up to the third spot and now boast a four-point lead over fourth-placed Sevilla. The last time they faced the Catalan giants in the league, Simeone’s men lost 1-0. However, they did beat Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia and will be chasing a similar result at Camp Nou.

Team news

Barcelona: The Spanish giants remain without the services of Ousmane Dembele and Frenkie De Jong. However, they have received a huge boost in form of Sergi Roberto’s return, with the Spaniard returning from injury. Additionally, Sergio Busquets is back from suspension. Griezmann and Lenglet, two players who started on the bench against Celta Vigo, could return to the lineup.

Atletico Madrid: Mario Hermoso and Sime Vrsaljko are the only two injured players for this game; however, they are not the only absentees. Koke and Savic are suspended, which could be a huge blow for the away side.

Match facts

Barcelona have not lost a home game in La Liga in 28 matches.
However, Los Rojiblancos are on a four-game winning streak and thus boast the better form.
Simeone’s men have not picked up a point at Camp Nou since 2016.
In fact, the last time Atletico won at Camp Nou in La Liga was way back in February 2006.