Renato Goncalves is the deputy manager of Barca Blaugranes and has been writing for the site since all the way back in 2014.
He’s a massive sports fan and has been crazy about Barcelona ever since Rivaldo scored that bicycle kick in 2001.
The impressive home of Atlético Madrid in the Spanish capital is the site of a gigantic La Liga clash between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one looking for a statement win in the title race.
This should be all kinds of fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action.
This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.
Renato Goncalves is the deputy manager of Barca Blaugranes and has been writing for the site since all the way back in 2014. He’s a massive sports fan and has been crazy about Barcelona ever since Rivaldo scored that bicycle kick in 2001.
WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO METROPOLITANO!!! The impressive home of Atlético Madrid in the Spanish capital is the site of a gigantic La Liga clash between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one looking for a statement win in the title race. This should be all kinds of fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
LINEUPS
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Joan; Fariñas, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; Fermín, Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Raphinha, Gordon (4-3-3)
Substitutes: Szczesny (GK), Livakovic (GK), Christensen, Campos, Eric, Balde, De Jong, Gavi, Tunkara, Adeyemi, Jesus, Hamza
ATLÉTICO MADRID
Starting XI: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Grimaldo; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Baena; Lee, Álvarez (4-4-2)
Substitutes: Musso (GK), Le Normand, Romeo, Domínguez, Martínez, Mendoza, Johnny, Ortiz, Hjulmand, Sorloth, Lookman, David
MATCH INFO
Competition/Round: 2026-27 La Liga, Matchday 12
Date/Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 9pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 8pm GMT (UK), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 1.30am IST (India, Monday)
Venue: Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas
VAR: Javier Iglesias Villanueva
HOW TO WATCH
On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), Premier Sports 1 (UK), SuperSport (Nigeria), Movistar (Spain), others
Online: ESPN+ (USA), Premier Sports Player (UK), FanCode (India), Movistar+ (Spain), others
Matchday Thread Rules
We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:
Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.
Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!
