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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

Saturday 19 September 2009,

Camp Nou

Kick-Off: 22:00 CET (21:00 UK time)

 

Barcelona

Barcelona enter Sunday's match with Atletico Madrid after a 0-0 draw with Inter in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Barcelona were the aggressors as they travelled to the San Siro and took the game to Jose Mourinho's men.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his return to his old stomping ground but was unable to break the score. A looping volley that landed on the roof of the net being the closest he came to scoring.

Barcelona will feel confident after the early test as Pep Guardiola's men owned 65% of possession in the match and prevented Inter from ever settling into their game. Barca linked up well in midfield, but were unable to break the deadlock, as the defences proved victorious.

From their opening two matches in La Liga, Guardiola's men have been dominant. They have won both matches and are yet to concede a goal (3-0 vs. Sporting Gijon and 2-0 vs. Getafe).

Andres Iniesta made his second straight appearance as a substitute for Barcelona against Inter and could be inching closer to start. His presence on the ball in midfield would certainly be a boost ahead of Sunday's clash with Atletico.

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Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid also drew 0-0 in the Champions League this week, although their result will be far less appreciated by their fans as they were unable to beat Cypriot champions Apoel Nicosia at home.

Abel Resino's return to Atletico Madrid, as a manager, has been a painful one in the early going. After three competitive matches, Atletico are yet to record their first victory (3-0 loss vs. Malaga, 1-1 vs. Racing Santander and 0-0 vs. Apoel Nicosia).

While Atletico Madrid has dominated its last two matches against Racing and Nicosia, the inability to break their opponents has raised reason for concern, especially considering the striking options available at the club.

Sergio Aguero has been quite disappointing so far, as has Diego Forlan and Florent Sinama Pongolle, whose missed chance against Racing cost them the three points.

Jose Antonio Reyes has made two appearances for the club as a substitute following his summer transfer from Benfica. With the inability to produce, his chances of first team football must be increased moving forward.

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Prediction

Barcelona won three out of the four meetings between the clubs last season. The first match played at the Nou Camp finished 6-1 in favour of the Catalan giants. They then proceeded to beat Atletico in both legs of the Copa Del Rey en route to hoisting the cup, before losing the last league match 4-3.

On a good day, Atletico could give Barca a match. But, given Atletico's horrible form, it's hard to believe this match will be anything other than a lopsided affair.

Barcelona vs Atletico Prediction: Barcelona 4 - Atletico Madrid 0

 

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