Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 02.12.2025 | La Liga

Despite falling behind just 43 seconds into their weekend clash with Deportivo Alaves, Barcelona quickly regrouped, showcasing their attacking brilliance to secure a commanding 3-1 victory and temporarily climb to the top of the table.

With this emphatic comeback, the Catalan giants have maintained a perfect home record in La Liga, winning all seven matches at Camp Nou. However, their formidable form on home soil is set to face a stern test against Atlético Madrid.

While the team’s offensive play continues to operate flawlessly, tearing through opposition defenses, head coach Hansi Flick must address concerns at the back. Barcelona’s defensive unit has struggled to keep clean sheets, achieving the feat only once in their last ten competitive outings.

On the injury front, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Eric Garcia, and Gavi remain sidelined, while the latest addition to the list is Fermin Lopez, who suffered a calf injury during the Champions League clash with Chelsea and is expected to be out for two weeks.

As always, Atlético Madrid lurk just behind the title contenders, and their LaLiga campaign is progressing in fine fashion. The Colchoneros currently sit fourth in the table, a slim three points adrift of leaders Barcelona.

Following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Arsenal in UEFA Champions League Round 3, Atlético have responded emphatically, stringing together seven victories across all competitions. Their most recent triumph came in a comfortable 2-0 win over bottom-of-the-table Real Oviedo, reinforcing their determination and momentum.

However, their away form tells a more sobering story. Prior to this recent surge, Atlético struggled significantly on the road, failing to secure a win in their first six away fixtures across all formats (D3 L3), highlighting a vulnerability that could be tested at Camp Nou.

Head coach Diego Simeone will also be without two key defensive figures for the trip to Barcelona. Robin Le Normand and Marcos Llorente remain sidelined with hamstring and knee injuries, respectively, posing a further challenge for the Spanish outfit as they look to close the gap at the top.