In addition to Valencia, Atletico Madrid's name is one team that could complicate Barcelona in the Spanish Primera Liga. Moreover, the performance of Atletico Madrid in the last two games in the Primera Liga Spanish warrant concern, with two victories with a collection of eight goals without conceding is a good achievement considering the team's home city of Madrid's new residence to Man City Kun Aguero and Diego Forlan to Inter.
But Atletico Madrid should be grateful got a replacement that is Radamel Falcao. Colombian striker was even able to score a hat-trick in the match Sporting Gijon (21 / 9) then. Falcao's presence will certainly receive more attention from the Barcelona defender.
However, the performance of Josep Guardiola's squad is currently retracing his own ride. Despite failing to win against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium, it does not mean poor performance of Lionel Messi et al. It is precisely their cohesiveness is getting better day by day look. Especially the performance of new signing, Cesc Fabregas is starting to increase.
The presence of Fabregas himself has become one of Barcelona's key success earned eight points from four matches first. Contribution of the former Arsenal captain was also received praise from the deputy captain of Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez.
"The Cesc makes everything easier, and I felt it was very compact with one another. If he goes up, I held on to melapisnya. I'm happy on the pitch, so did he," said Xavi.
In addition, optimism also brought Atletico coach Gregorio Manzano. According to him, Barcelona or Madrid is not an unbeatable team. And it will be proved in the match at Camp Nou on Saturday.
"We see this competition is not just belong to two teams. We will provide a challenge, and we believe they can be unbeatable, despite its incredible power. They were like 'monster'. But they also can have bad days. We will mobilize all forces in the fight this. We will challenge Barcelona. Although we know they're great, but we are not afraid, "said Manzano.
Manzano statement should be wary of Guardiola. If not careful in anticipating the strength of the opponent, it is not impossible Atletico would be a third team that is able to steal points from the defending champions this season.
Head to Head Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid:
February 6, 2011: Barcelona 3-0 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
September 20, 2010: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (La Liga)
February 15, 2010: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
September 20, 2009: Barcelona 5-2 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
March 2, 2009: Atletico Madrid 4-3 Barcelona (La Liga)
Last Five Matches Barcelona:
September 22, 2011: Valencia 2-2 Barcelona (La Liga)
September 18, 2011: Barcelona 8-0 Osasuna (La Liga)
September 14, 2011: Barcelona 2-2 Milan (Champions League)
September 10, 2011: Real Sociedad 2-2 Barcelona (La Liga)
30 Aug 2011: Barcelona 5-0 Villarreal (La Liga)
Last Five Matches Atletico Madrid:
September 22, 2011: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Sporting Gijon (La Liga)
September 18, 2011: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Racing Santander (La Liga)
September 16, 2011: Atletico Madridc 2-0 Celtic (Europa League)
September 11, 2011: Valencia 1-0 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
28 Aug 2011: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Osasuna (La Liga)
Predicted Line-Up:
Barcelona (4-1-2-3): Valdes; Alves, Mascerano, Puyol, Abidal; Xavi, Busquets, Thiago; Messi, Fabregas, Villa
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Coutois; Silva, Perea, Dominguez, Filipe; Koke, Assuncao, Gabi, Turan; Salvio, Falcao
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