Barcelona star to return to starting XI vs Atletico Madrid

[(FC Barcelona) Strength]:
1. FC Barcelona currently lead Real Madrid CF by only one point and Atletico Madrid by two points. The outcome of this match will affect whether the team can continue to lead the league table. The team's determination to win is beyond doubt.
2. Pedri made his return from the bench with an impressive performance against Deportivo Alaves. Manager Hansi Flick is now expected to entrust him with a key role in the upcoming league match against Atletico Madrid, where Pedri is likely to be handed a starting spot.
3. FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick fielded a starting lineup boasting an average age of 24.28 in the last match. Statistics show this was the third-youngest starting XI in the club’s history for a La Liga game at Camp Nou. The lineup included three 18-year-old La Masia graduates, namely Lamine Yamal, Marc Bernal, and Cubarsi.
4. Lamine Yamal put in a dazzling performance last game. Statistics show that he not only completed a goal contribution but also successfully completed 9 dribbles in a single match. The last time a player in Europe's top five leagues completed more dribbles in a game than this was also Yamal himself, back in April against Real Betis (10 successful dribbles).
5. FC Barcelona's last game saw them easily defeat Deportivo Alaves 3-1. The team have won all of their last four league games, and their performance is worthy of recognition.
6. FC Barcelona found the net again last time out, extending their scoring run to 34 consecutive league games, which is the fifth-longest streak in the club’s history. Their last failure to score in La Liga was a 0-1 defeat to CD Leganes on December 15 last year.
7. FC Barcelona have scored 39 goals this season, averaging 2.79 goals per game, making them the team with the strongest offensive power in the league.
8. FC Barcelona have conceded only four goals in their last five home games. The team's defensive performance at home has also been impressive.
9. FC Barcelona have won all seven home games so far this season, with a win rate of 100%

[(FC Barcelona) Neutral]:
1. FC Barcelona have seen 5 of their last 6 games end with OVER. The team's overall playing style is relatively open.

[(Atletico Madrid) Strength]:
1. For Atletico Madrid, a victory in this match would give them a chance to overtake their rivals and climb to the top of the table, meaning their motivation will be no less than that of the home side.
2. According to statistics, Atletico Madrid have played 51 games and scored 100 goals in 2025, with Julian Alvarez leading the team's scoring charts with 27.
3. Starting the last match, Antoine Griezmann surpassed Spanish midfielder Eusebio to move up to fifth place on La Liga's all-time appearances list.
4. Atletico Madrid forward Sorloth scored a brace in the last match, netting twice within 10 minutes to help his team secure the victory.
5. Atletico Madrid won 2-0 against Real Oviedo in their last game, achieving a 6-game winning streak in La Liga and a 7-game winning streak across all competitions. Their form is extremely hot.
6. The last victory marked the 323rd La Liga win under Diego Simeone's management, tying him with Luis Aragones for the second-most wins by a manager in the league's history, trailing only Vicente del Bosque (344 wins).
7. According to statistics, Atletico Madrid have scored the opening goal in each of their first 14 league matches this season, becoming the first team in La Liga history to achieve this. Real Madrid CF previously held the record, having scored first in their opening 13 matches of the 1991-92 season.
8. Atletico Madrid have conceded only 11 goals in the league so far this season, averaging less than one goal per game, making them the team with the best defensive performance in the league.
9. Atletico Madrid have achieved 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss away from home this season, with a win rate of 33.3%. The team's ability to earn points away from home is commendable.
10. Atletico Madrid were unbeaten in their last 7 games in AH.

[(Atletico Madrid) Weakness]:
1. The two sides have met a total of 61 times, with Atletico Madrid winning 13, drawing 16 and losing 32. Psychologically, they are completely at a disadvantage.

[Tips]:
Following a 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves, FC Barcelona have now secured four consecutive league wins. This season, they have scored 39 goals in the league, averaging 2.79 goals per game, leading the La Liga in offensive statistics. At home, they have won all seven games and conceded only four goals in their last five home games.

In contrast, While Atletico Madrid are on an impressive run of six straight league wins and seven across all competitions, and boast the league's best defense with only 11 goals conceded, their away form reveals a vulnerability. A record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss on away field is decent, but their away win rate is only 33.3%. More critically, they are at a significant psychological disadvantage, achieving 13 wins, 16 draws and 32 defeats in 61 historic meetings with FC Barcelona.

Ultimately, FC Barcelona's superior balance in both attack and defense, coupled with their home field advantage, should see them emerge victorious.

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