A crunch clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona could have a seismic effect on the title race in La Liga this coming weekend!
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Atletico and Barcelona will meet at the Metropolitano Stadium in the Spanish capital city on Sunday evening with the teams looking to not only add to their points tally, but potentially deny points to a direct rival.
Los Rojiblancos claimed a 2-1 away triumph in Catalunya when these teams last met in La Liga in December 2024, with Alexander Sorloth scoring a last-minute winner, and this clash comes in the midst of a two-legged Copa del Rey semifinal tie between the teams – meaning that these two heavyweights know each other very, very well by this point.
Despite familiarity usually breeding contempt, Barca manager Hansi Flick has expressed his admiration for his Atletico counterpart Diego Simeone: “I have the utmost respect for his work, his passion, and his emotional connection to the game. His team reflects who he is,” said the German tactician.
Simeone himself had praise for the way Barca play their football: “They attack brilliantly, their numbers speak for themselves about the season they are having.”
With at least one of Barca and Atletico guaranteed to drop points, Real Madrid will look to take full advantage – though they face a tricky away match at the Ceramica Stadium against Villarreal. The Yellow Submarine are on course for a top-five finish and have developed into a potent unit under manager Marcelino Garcia Toral this season.
“We go one game at a time,” said Marcelino. “We don’t look at the next games. We don’t look at the calendar. We know that every game is different and there are many factors involved in winning it: playing well or being successful. We have to be focused and maintain respect and humility. Respecting our opponents means respecting our own values.”
The round also features Sevilla hosting Athletic Bilbao at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Valencia’s fight for survival takes them away to Girona, and Real Sociedad head to Madrid for a clash with Rayo Vallecano.
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Broadcast details
Friday 14 March
22:00: Las Palmas v Alaves – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Saturday 15 March
15:00: Real Valladolid v Celta Vigo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
17:15: Mallorca v Espanyol – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
19:30: Villarreal v Real Madrid – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
22:00: Girona v Valencia – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Sunday 16 March
15:00: Leganes v Real Betis – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
17:15: Sevilla v Athletic Bilbao – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
19:30: Rayo Vallecano v Real Sociedad – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
19:30: Osasuna v Getafe – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 3
22:00: Atletico Madrid v Barcelona – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3