Barcelona - Saba:
Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid tomorrow, Saturday, in a highly anticipated match in La Liga's 18th round, with both teams vying for the top spot in the Spanish league standings.
Barcelona leads the standings with 38 points, tied with Atletico Madrid, who also have 38 points but have played one match less. Both teams are eager to secure victory in order to take sole possession of first place.
Barcelona aims to bounce back after recent disappointing results, including a 2-2 draw with Real Betis and a 1-0 loss to Leganes. With Atletico Madrid’s strong form, Barcelona knows the upcoming match will be a tough challenge and will look to avoid further points loss.
Barcelona will also be buoyed by its recent dominance over Atletico Madrid, having won the last four encounters between the two sides in the league.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid comes into the match on the back of a remarkable 11-match winning streak in all competitions. They will look to continue their strong form and push for the top spot in La Liga.
In other matches of the 18th round, Getafe will play Real Mallorca, Celta Vigo will face Real Sociedad, and Osasuna will meet Athletic Bilbao.
On Sunday, Valencia will play Alaves, Leganes will face Sevilla, Las Palmas will play Espanyol, Real Betis will meet Rayo Vallecano, and Real Madrid will face Sevilla in one of the round's marquee matchups.
Real Madrid, the reigning La Liga champions, are third in the standings with 37 points and will be looking to close the gap on the leaders, especially after their recent triumph in the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2024.
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