Atletico Madrid to face Barcelona in La Liga match on Saturday

Barcelona to Face Atletico Madrid Without Raphinha for Upcoming Matches

Barcelona will be without winger Raphinha for all three upcoming matches against Atletico Madrid, as he is set to miss the games due to a hamstring injury. The injury is expected to keep him out until May.

In his absence, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is likely to take on a more prominent role in attack. Yamal has shown promise for Barcelona, having played for Spain and starring in their Euro 2024 victory. He also helped the team claim a domestic treble last season.

Yamal’s recent performances have been notable, with six goals in his last seven matches across all competitions. The young player has expressed his desire to improve and has been happy playing for Barcelona again after a long period of injury.

The upcoming matches against Atletico Madrid will be crucial for Barcelona, as they bid to maintain their lead at the top of La Liga. The team’s average age is the youngest in the league, with an average age of 25.3.

Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, have little to play for in the league but will want to build momentum before their Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Barcelona on Wednesday. The Spanish rivals will face each other five times in less than two months, including a rematch in the Copa del Rey semifinals.

The matches will be significant for both teams, with Barcelona looking to make it to the Champions League semifinals for the second season in a row and Atletico seeking to get back to the last four for the first time since 2017.

Source: Al Jazeera