After a 1-0 home defeat to Leganés last weekend, Barcelona managed just five points from 18 in their last six La Liga matches. As a result, their lead at the top of the table has been reduced to goal difference, ahead of a crucial clash against second-placed Atlético Madrid.
Despite their recent struggles, the Catalans hold a dominant record in this fixture, with five consecutive league wins against Atlético. A victory in this match would mark their longest streak in head-to-head league games since the period between 2010 and 2013. However, they will be without head coach Hansi Flick, who is serving the second match of his red card suspension.
Hansi Flick’s side are also in doubt about Lamine Yamal featuring in the El Superduelo clash on Saturday.
MEDICAL NEWS ❗️
The first team player Lamine Yamal received a blow to the right ankle during the game against CD Leganés on Sunday. Tests carried out on Monday have revealed that the player has a grade 1 injury to a ligament in the ankle. The player is expected to be out for 3… pic.twitter.com/IAFD0pWFSS
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