Barcelona can be certainly one of many groups joyful to see the month of November come to a detailed. Hansi Flick’s males performed six matches through the month, successful 4, drawing one, and shedding one, however that does not present the problems that they’ve confronted. All of the victories have been in LaLiga play, whereas they did not win both of their Champions League matches. The defensive cracks within the aspect have gotten gaping holes, because the month noticed Barcelona hold just one clear sheet whereas conceding 10 objectives, all on the heels of an El Clásico loss to Actual Madrid.

Find out how to watch Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid, odds

• Date: Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Camp Nou — Barcelona, Spain
• Stay Stream: ESPN+
• Odds: Barcelona -140; Draw +350; Atletico Madrid +300

They might lastly be again to their residence at Camp Nou, however issues are removed from again to regular for Barcelona with a key conflict with Atletico Madrid on the horizon. Barcelona are the present leaders by one level over Actual Madrid, however these are the video games that may shortly change issues. When Barcelona have struggled to defend towards prime opposition, or anybody actually, bringing Atleti to their residence stadium might be a scene for fireworks.

Julian Alvarez has been in prime kind with 10 objectives and 4 assists in all competitions, and after a tough begin to the season, Atleti have rounded into kind and are unbeaten in 14 of their final 15 matches in all competitions. Type does exit the window when taking part in Barcelona, however there are worrying tends right here for the hosts.

The one silver lining for Flick is that a number of these matches have come with out at the least certainly one of his attacking trio of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, or Lamine Yamal with the ability to begin matches. All three can be availible for this match however he can be with out Pedri in midfield which continues to be an enormous loss. 

After successful LaLiga final marketing campaign, expectations are excessive for Barcelona however shedding a conflict like this may trigger points with assembly these. If Barcelona aren’t capable of defeat the highest groups domestically, successful Champions League can be a pipe dream as nicely so regardless of main the league, it is a should win at residence.