The La Liga title race is heating up, and on Sunday night, Atletico Madrid hosts Barcelona at Estadio Metropolitano. Atletico Madrid will be feeling the heartbreak following their controversial crashing out in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 against Real Madrid. The game is a huge one that could have significant impact on the title race in Spain this season and our expert analysis covers everything you need to know ahead of the clash, including kickoff details, viewing options, and the latest betting odds in the article below.
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➤ Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Match Details
- Date: Sunday 16 March 2025
- Kick-off time: 20:00 GMT
- Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea
➤ Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Match Preview
Atletico Madrid will come into this huge title race match on the back of a painful European heartbreak in midweek as they were knocked out of the Champions League round of 16 by Real Madrid on penalties. Diego Simeone's men will now direct their attention to the intense La Liga title race with Barcelona and Real Madrid. A victory for Atletico Madrid in this huge game will take them to second place in the league standings following Madrid's 2-1 victory over Villareal on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Barcelona booked their spot in the quarterfinals of the Champions League by beating Benfica on a 4-1 aggregate. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha were in great form in the game, and they would prove another performance in their travel game to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Hansi Flick continues to impress during his first season in charge of the club, with the Catalans unbeaten throughout their games in 2025.
➤ Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups
Atletico predicted lineup (4-4-2): Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Le Normand, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
➤ Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Match Odds
| Bookmakers | Atletico Madrid to Win | Draw | Barcelona to Win |
| 1xBet | 3.29 | 3.79 | 2.23 |
| Paripesa | 3.29 | 3.79 | 2.23 |
| Betway | 3.30 | 3.75 | 2.10 |
➤ Where to Watch Stream Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
The La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona can be streamed for free on any of the following streaming
➤ Tabii
➤ ScoreBat.com
➤ SportyTv
➤ SonyLIV app
➤ 1xBet
➤ Score808.com
Note: If the match is not available in your geolocation, you can access this free streaming app from anywhere in the world using any of your preferred VPNs. VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona on TV
| Country | TV channel |
| United Kingdom | ITV4, ITVX, Premier Sports 2, Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV |
| Canada | TSN+ |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa | Super Sport, Canal + Sport |
| Australia | Optus |
| USA | ESPN |
