Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid, La Liga: TV & Streaming, Live Thread
FINAL WHISTLE: Barcelona 1-2 Atlético: A devastating loss to wrap up 2024, as Barça controlled the match but let Atlético seize the opportunity to claim victory. This marks Barcelona's third consecutive home defeat in the league, and yet again, they suffer from squandering numerous clear scoring opportunities. This one stings deeply.
90+6’ GOAL, Barcelona 1-2 Atlético (Sorloth): Atlético clinches the victory in the final moments of the match as they break on a counterattack. Nahuel Molina delivers a cross that reaches Alexander Sorloth, who shoots it into the net, securing the win for the away team.
60' GOAL: Barcelona 1-1 Atlético (De Paul): Atlético launches a fast break, and Marc Casadó tries to fend off a cross from Julián Álvarez. However, his attempted backheel clearance sets up an easy opportunity for Rodrigo De Paul, who scores effortlessly.
SECOND HALF BEGINS! Barcelona 1-0 Atlético: We're back on at Montjuïc! Let’s wrap this up, team!
HALFTIME: Barcelona 1-0 Atlético. Barça showed impressive energy throughout the match, controlling play from the beginning and capitalizing on their best opportunity to take a well-earned lead at halftime. Atlético can only improve in the second half, so this match is still very much alive, and there’s more to do to clinch the three points.
30’ GOAL!!!!!! Barcelona 1-0 Atlético (Pedri): BARÇA HAS TAKEN THE LEAD!!!! Pedri executes an impressive solo run down the left side, connects beautifully with Gavi at the edge of the box with a perfect one-two, and slots the ball into the bottom corner, giving the home team the advantage! WHAT A STRIKE!
21’ PENALTY APPEAL: FC Barcelona calls for a penalty when a cross from Raphinha strikes Giuliano Simeone's arm in the penalty area. However, both the referee and VAR determine that there isn't sufficient evidence to award the penalty kick.
GAME ON! Barcelona 0-0 Atlético: The match has officially started in Montjuïc!
WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! This stunning temporary home for one of the world's top football clubs, located in Catalonia's capital, is set to host an exciting La Liga showdown. Atlético Madrid will take on Barcelona, with both teams eager to maintain their positions at the top of the league as they head into the holiday break. However, Barça will face a formidable challenge against an Atlético team that has been on fire, winning 11 consecutive matches across all competitions. They are eager to triumph over a Barcelona side that has been struggling and claim the top spot as 2024 comes to a close. This promises to be an exhilarating match, and we invite you to join us to experience and discuss all the action. Vamos!
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Starting lineup: Peña; Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo, Balde; Casadó, Pedri; Raphinha, Gavi, Fermín; Lewandowski (4-2-3-1 formation)
Bench players: Szczesny (goalkeeper), Astralaga (goalkeeper), Araujo, Eric, Domínguez, Martín, De Jong, Torre, Olmo, Fati, Víctor, Ferran.
Starting lineup: Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann, Álvarez (4-4-2 formation)
Bench Players: Musso (Goalkeeper), Le Normand, Witsel, Azpilicueta, Molina, Reinildo, Koke, Lemar, Lino, Riquelme, Correa, Sorloth.
Tournament/Match: 2024-25 La Liga, Day 18
Date and Time: Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 9 PM CET/WAT for Barcelona and Nigeria, 8 PM GMT in the UK, 3 PM ET, 12 PM PT in the USA, and 1:30 AM IST in India on Sunday.
Location: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Official: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea
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