FC Barcelona play against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of Copa Del Rey quarter final at the Camp Nou.
Team News:
Xavi is the only injury concern for Luis Enrique as the Barcelona coach looks to emulate the result they had against Atletico in the league couple of weeks ago. He might rotate some of the players in defensive third but it is unlikely there will be any changes up top in the attack. The combination of Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi is working well and Enrique would continue it. However, German youngster Marc Andre Ter STegen might retain his goalkeeping gloves in the cup competitions from Claudio Bravo.
Diego Simeone does not have any injury concerns but would change a few personnel in the lineup from the last league match. Fernando Torres and Antoine Griezman are combining well at the top and the Argentine manager will continue to keep it so. Jose Gimenez will return to the lineup after missing last few matches with a injury.
Probable Starting Lineups:
FC Barcelona:
Formation: 4-3-3
Marc Ander ter Stegen: Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Javier Mascherano, Jordi Alba: Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar
Atletico Madrid:
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Jan Oblak: Juanfran, Jose Gimenez, Diego Godin, Guillehrme Siqueira: Arda Turan, Mario Suarez, Gabi, Koke: Antoinne Griezmann: Fernando Torres
Match Facts:
• Barcelona have scored at least 4 goals in their last 4 matches in Copa del Rey.
• Barcelona have been winning at both half time and full time in 10 of their last 13 matches in Copa del Rey.
• Barcelona have won 11 of their last 13 matches in Copa del Rey.
• Atletico are undefeated in 19 of their last 21 matches in Copa del Rey.
• Barcelona are undefeated in their last 12 home matches against Atletico in all competitions.
• Atletico have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in Copa del Rey.
source: WhoScored.com
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