Barcelona, December 1, 2025 – FC Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in a key La Liga showdown on Tuesday at Camp Nou Stadium, as the Catalan side looks to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
This match, along with Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid on Wednesday, was rescheduled from January to accommodate the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia next month, featuring all four teams.
Barcelona enters the clash after a 3-1 home victory over Deportivo Alaves on Saturday. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged that his team worked hard against the Basque side and stressed the need for improvements ahead of facing Atletico, who sit just three points behind in the standings. Raphinha, returning to full fitness, played a pivotal role by disrupting Alaves’ buildup and providing assists for Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo, helping overturn Pablo Ibanez’s early goal.
Atletico Madrid enjoyed a smoother 2-0 home win over Real Oviedo, with two first-half goals from Alexander Sorloth. Coach Diego Simeone managed his squad carefully, conserving energy for the Camp Nou clash. Atletico’s attack will feature Julian Alvarez, expected to start after coming off the bench against Oviedo, linking up with Antoine Griezmann, while Giuliano Simeone and Nico Gonzalez provide width. Sorloth remains a threat from the substitutes’ bench with his aerial prowess and goal-scoring record at Barcelona.
Tuesday also marks several Copa del Rey second-round matches. Deportivo Alaves travels to fifth-tier Portugalete, Osasuna faces fourth-tier Ebro, Mallorca plays at Numancia, and Getafe takes on fourth-tier Navalcarnero in a Madrid derby.
Fans can expect an intense clash at Camp Nou, with both Barcelona and Atletico pushing for vital points as La Liga heats up.