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Hansi Flick had the opportunity to take part in the press conference before the match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, corresponding to matchday 18 of LaLiga EA Sports and marking the final commitment for the Blaugrana team in the year 2024. It is worth noting that in this encounter, the German coach will not be available on the bench due to serving a two-match suspension for his expulsion during the match against Real Betis (2-2).
Among other things, Hansi Flick was questioned about […]
Hansi Flick settles the controversy over the reason for Lewandowski's substitution against Leganés

The last match of the year for FC Barcelona invites Hansi Flick to make several adjustments to his starting eleven. The clash against Atlético de Madrid is crucial for a Barça team that has suffered two consecutive home defeats in LaLiga and has only managed to secure 5 of the last 18 points available. Two of the Barça substitutes waiting for their last great opportunity of 2024 are undoubtedly Gavi and Frenkie de Jong.
Both have had fewer opportunities than they need to regain competitive […]
Gavi and Frenkie de Jong, facing their last great opportunity in 2024 – FC Barcelona Noticias

Barça face a scorching hot Atleti side with top spot in the table at stake
The last game of 2024 for Barcelona is one of the most important matches of the entire La Liga season as the current leaders face off against Atlético Madrid in a blockbuster clash with top spot in the table at stake on Saturday night at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium.
Barça have fallen off a cliff since their incredible start to the season and badly need a victory to regain their confidence going into the holiday […]
How will Barcelona line up against Atlético Madrid in a monster La Liga clash?

If there is one name that FC Barcelona should especially watch out for in the match against Atletico Madrid, that is Antoine Griezmann. And how could they not? The Macon native is not only one of the main offensive assets of the mattress team in the 2024-25 season, in which he has scored 11 goals (2nd top scorer) and is the team’s primary assist provider with six assists, but he also has a recognized history with the Blaugrana.
Antoine had a somewhat ‘gray’ period at Barcelona, to which he […]
Griezmann and the 'law of the ex': Real danger for Barça in their duel against Atlético?

Following their shock defeat to CD Leganes last weekend, FC Barcelona will be gunning to return to winning ways when they take on Atletico Madrid at Montjuic tomorrow in La Liga.
The Blaugrana have dropped valuable points in the league in recent weeks and now find themselves level on points with Atletico, who are currently second in the table but have a game in hand.
As such, Hansi Flick & co. are aware that there is simply no margin for error for them when they take on Diego Simeone’s […]
Flick talks Yamal, Christensen, Olmo, Lewandowski, Ferran ahead of Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

Atlético have not defeated Barcelona in three years.
Atlético Madrid pay FC Barcelona a visit on Saturday night in the biggest clash to date of this LaLiga season. The two teams enter this matchup with starkly different vibes; Atlético should be full of confidence amidst its 11-game winning streak in all competitions, while Barcelona’s mighty attack has fizzled in recent weeks, as its once-imposing lead atop the league has disappeared. The Catalans have picked up five of a possible 18 […]
3 keys to an Atlético Madrid victory at Barcelona – Into the Calderon

He spoke ahead of Saturday night’s La Liga clash
This weekend’s headline fixture in La Liga sees Atlético Madrid travel to Catalonia to take on FC Barcelona at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Saturday night, but coach Diego Simeone has played down the notion that it could be an early title decider.
In his pre-match press conference, Simeone was asked whether Atleti would go into the game with the intent of showing that they are fighting for the title. “If we only say that when we […]
Diego Simeone insists Atlético's title hopes do not depend on Barcelona result – Into the Calderon