Atlético Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday 8 November 2026, in one of the standout fixtures of Matchday 12 in LaLiga.
The match promises to be a fascinating contest between two sides with plenty of attacking quality. Both teams could also be without key players, with Rodri expected to miss out for Barcelona and Cuti Romero among the reported absentees for Atlético.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's clash, including the predicted line-ups, team news, kick-off time and TV coverage in the UK.
Atlético Madrid predicted lineup: Oblak and Julián Álvarez to start
Atlético Madrid are expected to rely on Jan Oblak in goal. In front of him, Pubill, Hancko and Grimaldo could form the defensive line, with Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios and Álex Baena in midfield.
Giuliano, Hjulmand, Kang-In Lee and Julián Álvarez are tipped to feature in attack. Cuti Romero is among the main reported absentees for Diego Simeone's side.
Atlético Madrid predicted lineup: Oblak; Pubill, Hancko, Grimaldo; Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios, Álex Baena; Giuliano, Hjulmand, Kang-In Lee and Julián Álvarez.
Barcelona predicted lineup: Lamine Yamal and Raphinha lead the attack
Barcelona are expected to start with Joan García between the posts. The defensive line could feature Fariñas, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín and Cancelo.
Bernal, Pedri and Fermín López are tipped to start in midfield, while Lamine Yamal, Anthony Gordon and Raphinha could lead the attacking line.
Rodri is expected to miss the game for the Catalan side, making his absence a significant blow ahead of the trip to Madrid.
Barcelona predicted lineup: Joan García; Fariñas, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Cancelo; Bernal, Pedri, Fermín López; Lamine Yamal, Anthony Gordon and Raphinha.
Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona: key absentees
Both teams could be without important players for Sunday's encounter. Rodri is reported to be unavailable for Barcelona, while Cuti Romero is also listed among Atlético's absentees.
Their potential absences could have a significant impact on the tactical plans of both managers and the balance of the game.
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Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona: kick-off time and where to watch in the UK
Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona takes place on Sunday 8 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 pm UK time at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid.
In the United Kingdom, the LaLiga clash will be shown live on Premier Sports 1. Fans can also stream the match through the Premier Sports Player.
- Fixture: Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona
- Competition: LaLiga, Matchday 12
- Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00 pm UK time
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- TV channel in the UK: Premier Sports 1
- Live streaming: Premier Sports Player