Barcelona 1-2 Atlético de Madrid

Current streaks

Recent form

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. Despite this mixed run, they remain top of La Liga with 38 points from 18 games. The Catalan giants have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, notably a 5-1 victory over RCD Mallorca and a 3-2 away win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Barcelona's attacking prowess is evident, having scored 14 goals in their last six games (2.33 per match), but their defence has been less solid, conceding in five consecutive matches. The team's matches have been entertaining for neutrals, with 83% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of encounters. However, Barcelona will be concerned about their recent home form in La Liga, having lost their last two matches at the Camp Nou to Leganés and Las Palmas.

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid are in scintillating form, having won their last 11 matches across all competitions, including their most recent six fixtures. The team's attacking prowess has been particularly impressive, with Los Colchoneros scoring a remarkable 22 goals in their last six games, averaging 3.67 goals per match. Their defensive solidity has not been compromised, as they've conceded just five goals during this period, keeping three clean sheets. Notably, Atlético have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Their 5-0 away victory against Real Valladolid and the 6-0 thrashing of Sparta Praha in the Champions League stand out as particularly dominant performances. Currently sitting second in La Liga with 38 points from 17 games, Atlético de Madrid are demonstrating the kind of form that could see them challenge for multiple honours this season.

Recent home/away form

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent home form presents an intriguing mix of dominance and sudden vulnerability. The Catalan giants enjoyed a remarkable four-match winning streak at the Camp Nou, during which they were particularly prolific in front of goal, netting an impressive 15 times. This run included two high-scoring affairs: a resounding 5-1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga and a surprising 4-1 thrashing of Bayern Munich in the Champions League. However, their form took an unexpected downturn with back-to-back losses against Las Palmas and Leganés, both in La Liga. Despite these recent setbacks, Barcelona's overall attacking prowess at home is evident, with an average of 2.67 goals scored per game across their last six matches. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding just once per game on average, though they've managed only one clean sheet in this period. The high percentage of matches (83%) featuring over 2.5 goals suggests that Barcelona's home games have been entertaining affairs for spectators.

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid have been in scintillating form away from home, boasting an impressive six-game winning streak across all competitions. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the team scoring a remarkable 19 goals in these matches, averaging 3.17 goals per game. Two standout performances include their 6-0 thrashing of Sparta Praha in the Champions League and a 5-0 demolition of Real Valladolid in La Liga, showcasing their ability to dominate on the road. Defensively, Atlético have been equally impressive, conceding just two goals in six matches and keeping four clean sheets. Their goal difference of +17 over this period highlights their overall dominance, with 67% of these away fixtures seeing over 2.5 goals scored. This exceptional away form has undoubtedly contributed to their strong league position, sitting second with 38 points from 17 games.