Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona – Football Match Preview – March 18, 2024

Two of LaLiga’s top 10 scorers go head-to-head when Alvaro Morata (14 goals) and Atletico Madrid host Robert Lewandowski (12) and FC Barcelona on March 17, 2024.

Last time out, Atletico Madrid suffered a 2-0 loss away from home against Cadiz CF.

Barcelona secured a 1-0 home win over RCD Mallorca in its last match on March 8. Lamine Yamal Nasraqui Ebana recorded his team’s only goal in the match.

LaLiga Live Stream Info: FC Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid

• Match Date: Sunday, March 17, 2024

• Match Time: 4:00 PM ET

• Venue: Civitas Metropolitano

• TV: ESPN+

Watch Atletico Madrid vs. FC Barcelona and catch all LaLiga action on ESPN+.

Matchup Stats & Insights

• Atletico Madrid is fourth in LaLiga in goals scored with 54 in 28 matches, while Barcelona ranks 10th in goals allowed with 34 in 28 games.

• Barcelona ranks third in LaLiga play in goals scored with 57 across 28 matches, while Atletico Madrid ranks third in goals allowed with 31 in 28 matches.

• Atletico Madrid has a +23 goal differential, which ranks third in league action.

• In terms of goal differential, Barcelona ranks third in the league at +23.

• Atletico Madrid ranks fifth in LaLiga in shots taken with 347 over 28 matches, while Barcelona ranks fourth in shots faced with 288 across 28 matches.

• Barcelona is second in LaLiga in shots (15.1 per game), and Atletico Madrid is 12th in shots conceded (12.3 per match).

• Atletico Madrid’s shot differential is +2 (+0.1 per game), eighth in the league.

• Barcelona has a shot differential of +136 for the season (+4.9 per game), which ranks second in the league.

Atletico Madrid Leaders

• Antoine Griezmann stars for Atletico Madrid, with 11 goals and seven assists.

• Morata has 14 goals and two assists, another key player for Atletico Madrid.

• Angel Correa has seven goals (on 25 shots, 1.3 per game) and three assists.

• Marcos Llorente has added six goals and three assists.

Barcelona Leaders

• Lewandowski is a key contributor for Barcelona, with 12 goals and five assists.

• Ilkay Gundogan has five goals and seven assists, another important player for Barcelona.

• Raphinha has four goals (on 41 shots, 1.5 per game) and six assists.

• Ferran Torres has seven goals and two assists.