La Liga leaders Barcelona face a key title test this weekend as they host Diego Simeone's in-form Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou.
Xavi's team looked to be cruising to a first league title since 2019 during the run-in, but they have stumbled in recent weeks, with successive La Liga draws.
Despite still being red-hot title favourites — with an 11-point title lead over Real Madrid — the hosts are beginning to feel the pressure, while third-placed Atletico are on a high after winning six consecutive league matches.
Here's all the key information on the match, including kickoff time, live streaming and TV channels, lineups, and betting odds.
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What time is Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid kickoff?
This La Liga match kicks off at the Camp Nou on Sunday, April 23 at 16:15 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, Apr. 23 | 10:15 ET |
| Canada | Sun, Apr. 23 | 10:15 ET |
| UK | Sun, Apr. 23 | 15:15 BST |
| Australia | Mon, Apr. 24 | 02:15 AEST |
| India | Sun, Apr. 23 | 20:45 IST |
| Hong Kong | Sun, Apr. 23 | 22:15 HKT |
| Malaysia | Sun, Apr. 23 | 22:15 MYT |
| Singapore | Sun, Apr. 23 | 22:15 SGT |
| New Zealand | Mon, Apr. 24 | 02:15 NZST |
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch all of the action from this match in some of the major territories:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | TSN 3 | TSN+ |
| UK | Viaplay Sports 1, La Liga TV | Viaplay UK |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| New Zealand | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | Sports 18 | Jio TV |
| Hong Kong | Now Sports 2 | beIN Sports Connect, Now Player, M Plus Live |
| Malaysia | — | beIN Sports Connect, sooka |
| Singapore | — | beIN Sports Connect, StarHub TV+ |
UK: This match will be broadcast live and streamed in the UK on Viaplay and La Liga TV.
USA: This match will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+.
Canada: This La Liga clash is available exclusively via TSN in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream this match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid confirmed lineups
Key midfield duo Pedri and Frenkie de Jong are back in the Barcelona squad, following injury lay-offs, with Xavi opting to start Dutch schemer de Jong.
Pedri is only deemed fit enough for a spot on the bench, as Ferran Torres and Marcos Alonso also come into start, with Jordi Alba, Sergi Roberto and Franck Kessie rotated out.
Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen (GK) — Kounde, Araujo, Alonso, Balde — Gavi, Busquets, de Jong — Raphinha, Lewandowski, Torres
Barcelona subs: Tenas (GK), Pena (GK), Alba, Garcia, Torre, Kessie, Pedri, Fati, Yamal, Alarcon
Former Barcelona striker Memphis Depay has been ruled out with a muscle strain, with Marcos Llorente and Geoffrey Kondogbia serving one-game bans for Atletico.
Another former Barca player, Antoine Griezmann leads the visitors' attack, with Thomas Lemar replacing Llorente in midfield.
Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak (GK) — Molina, Gimenez, Savic, Hermoso, Carrasco — De Paul, Witsel, Lemar — Correa, Griezmann
Atletico Madrid subs: Grbic (GK), Reguilon, Doherty, Moreno, Koke, Niguez, Morata, Barrios
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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid prediction betting odds
This clash is unlikely to have a major impact on the title race, regardless of the final result, given Barcelona are already well clear of both Real and Atletico Madrid at the top.
However, their recent struggles when it comes to scoring goals will be a boost for an Atletico side who are on good form. Coach Simeone has lost just once on his last three league trips to the Camp Nou.
Prediction: A 1-1 draw
| Barcelona win | Draw | Atl Madrid win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | Barcelona -0.5 | Atl Madrid +0.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | -108 | +250 | +290 | -111 / -128 | +105 / -143 | -118 | -122 |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | 1.91 | 3.33 | 3.88 | 1.86 / 1.74 | 2.11 / 1.68 | 1.93 | 1.84 |
| SkyBet (UK) | 10/11 | 12/5 | 16/5 | 5/6, 5/6 | 4/6, 11/10 | — | — |
| Neds (Australia) | 1.91 | 3.25 | 4.25 | 1.95 / 1.75 | 2.20 / 1.62 | — | — |
| Dafabet (India) | 1.92 | 3.32 | 4.00 | 1.91 / 1.83 | 2.15 / 1.70 | 1,92 | 1.88 |
