Spanish La Liga
2017-10-14 - Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football: Spanish La Liga
14th October 2017 – Kickoff 20:45
Introduction:
No doubt this is the first big derby this season in La Liga even though Atletico Madrid are trailing by some six points from Barcelona who are at the top. Barcelona have a 100% record after winning all of their matches since the start of the season and they gave also won twice in the Champions League. Atletico Madrid haas yet to win in the Champions League after two matches played but they are still undefeated.
Atletico Madrid
They will not be happy at the start of the new season in La Liga even though they have lost only once so far. They have played too many draws, even though they were the favourites to get the win in those games. An example is the match against Girona in the first round and Leganes in their last match. A draw with Valencia is not a bad result, as well as the goalless draw with AS Roma in the Champions League.
They have lost at home against Chelsea and after two round they have got only one point that means they are going to be in big trouble soon. They were the hosts in La Liga only twice due to the construction of their new stadium. They won those games beating Malaga 1-0 and Sevilla 2-0 and kept clean sheets in those games. Now they gface their biggest test with the visit of leaders Barcelona.
As for the team news, Coach Simeone is not likely to change their lineup too much despite playing in the La Liga and Champions League. We should see Gimenez on the right back, as Vrsaljko is out injured.
FC Barcelona
Barcelona have had the perfect start to their season and they will want to extend it after this match no doubt about it. They have managed seven wins in La Liga and their toughest test have come against the likes of Real Betis and Espanyol which they played against them at home. In the Champions League they welcome Juventus to the Nou Camp and beat them by 3-0.
They also beat Sporting Lisbon by 1-0, which shows they are doing well in the Champions League. No doubt they are the best team in La Liga having conceded only two goals. Coach Valverde has managed to rest some of his players in some games.
As for the team news, the likes of Rakitic, Iniesta, Semedo and Umtiti did not play against Las Palmas, but they still managed to win by 3-0. Now we expect them to start this match but Iniesta is still out injured.
Past Meetings:
Last season Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid by 2-1 and it ended in a 1-1 draw at the Nou Camp.
The Pick:
Take FC Barcelona on Asian Handicap Level Ball.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Atletico Madrid 0-1 FC Barcelona
