Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona preview: November 8, 2026
Atlético Madrid (9-1-1 W-D-L, 28 pts, 2nd) host Barcelona (10-0-1 W-D-L, 30 pts, 1st) at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid on November 8, 2026 in the 2026-27 La Liga.
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How do Atlético Madrid and Barcelona compare heading into their match?
- Atlético Madrid are 2nd with 28 points from 11 matches (9-1-1 W-D-L); Barcelona are 1st with 30 points from 11 matches (10-0-1 W-D-L).
- Atlético Madrid score 2 (3rd most of 20) and concede 0.7 (1st fewest) per match. Barcelona score 4.2 (1st most of 20) and concede 1.1 (5th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Atlético Madrid 1.6 for and 1.1 against; Barcelona 3.3 for and 1.0 against.
- Atlético Madrid at home: 4-1-0 W-D-L in 5 (2.2 scored, 0.6 conceded per match). Barcelona away: 5-0-0 W-D-L in 5 (4.4 scored, 1 conceded).
- Last 5 La Liga matches: Atlético Madrid 5-0-0 W-D-L, Barcelona 4-0-1 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 4 of 11 (36%) Atlético Madrid matches and 7 of 11 (64%) Barcelona matches; 3 or more goals in 7 of 11 (64%) and 10 of 11 (91%).
- 4 earlier stored meetings: Atlético Madrid 1, Barcelona 3, draws 0.
La Liga matches this season only (Atlético Madrid 11, Barcelona 11); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid | 9-1-1 | 5-0-0 (1.6-0.4) | 5-0-1 (1.8-0.8) | 4-1-0 (2.2-0.6) |
| Barcelona | 10-0-1 | 4-0-1 (3.6-1.2) | 5-0-0 (4.4-1) | 5-0-1 (4-1.2) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 La Liga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 La Liga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Atlético Madrid attack against Barcelona defense
| Atlético Madrid for | Barcelona against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2 (3rd) | 1.1 (16th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (6th) | 1.0 (19th) |
| Shots per match | 17.4 (2nd) | 7.1 (20th) |
| Shots on target per match | 6.1 (3rd) | 3.3 (20th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.8 (4th) | 2 (12th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.4 (5th) | 4.7 (20th) |
| Corners per match | 5.7 (6th) | 2.8 (20th) |
Barcelona attack against Atlético Madrid defense
| Barcelona for | Atlético Madrid against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 4.2 (1st) | 0.7 (20th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 3.3 (1st) | 1.1 (16th) |
| Shots per match | 20.2 (1st) | 11.1 (17th) |
| Shots on target per match | 8.1 (1st) | 3.4 (19th) |
| Big chances per match | 6.1 (1st) | 1.6 (16th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 14 (1st) | 7 (17th) |
| Corners per match | 6.8 (2nd) | 3.1 (19th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Atlético Madrid, home matches | Barcelona, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Record | 4-1-0 W-D-L | 5-0-0 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2.2 | 4.4 |
| Goals conceded per match | 0.6 | 1 |
| Clean sheets | 3 of 5 (60%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 5 (0%) | 0 of 5 (0%) |
| Both teams scored | 2 of 5 (40%) | 3 of 5 (60%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 4 of 5 (80%) | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 5 (60%) | 5 of 5 (100%) |
Scoring patterns
| Atlético Madrid | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 6 of 11 (55%) | 4 of 11 (36%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 11 (9%) | 0 of 11 (0%) |
| Both teams scored | 4 of 11 (36%) | 7 of 11 (64%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 9 of 11 (82%) | 11 of 11 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 7 of 11 (64%) | 10 of 11 (91%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 3 of 11 (27%) | 8 of 11 (73%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.6 for, 0.1 against | 2 for, 0.5 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.4 for, 0.6 against | 2.2 for, 0.6 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Atlético Madrid | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.6 (6th) | 3.3 (1st) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.1 (16th) | 1.0 (19th) |
| Shots | 17.4 (2nd) | 20.2 (1st) |
| Shots, opponents | 11.1 (17th) | 7.1 (20th) |
| Shots on target | 6.1 (3rd) | 8.1 (1st) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 3.4 (19th) | 3.3 (20th) |
| Big chances | 2.8 (4th) | 6.1 (1st) |
| Big chances, opponents | 1.6 (16th) | 2 (12th) |
| Possession % | 58.9 (3rd) | 70.2 (1st) |
| Passes | 583.9 (2nd) | 704.2 (1st) |
| Passes, opponents | 403 (17th) | 289 (20th) |
| Corners | 5.7 (6th) | 6.8 (2nd) |
| Corners, opponents | 3.1 (19th) | 2.8 (20th) |
| Fouls | 11.6 (14th) | 10.6 (17th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.6 (18th) | 10.4 (19th) |
| Yellow cards | 2.2 (10th) | 1.6 (18th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.6 (20th) | 2 (13th) |
| Shots inside the box | 9.4 (5th) | 14 (1st) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 7 (17th) | 4.7 (20th) |
| Shots outside the box | 7.9 (1st) | 6.2 (4th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 4.1 (18th) | 2.4 (20th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.8 (4th) | 3.4 (1st) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.3 (13th) | 1.1 (15th) |
| Offsides | 2.2 (8th) | 2.9 (3rd) |
| Offsides, opponents | 0.9 (20th) | 3.4 (2nd) |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.0 (3rd) | 91.1 (1st) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 81.7 (14th) | 74.6 (20th) |
| Long balls | 48.9 (12th) | 33.5 (19th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 47.5 (15th) | 51.6 (10th) |
| Long balls completed | 27 (5th) | 20.1 (19th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 21.9 (17th) | 21.6 (18th) |
| Crosses | 14.4 (16th) | 11.8 (19th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 13 (19th) | 10.6 (20th) |
| Crosses completed | 3.8 (10th) | 3 (16th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 3.1 (16th) | 2.4 (20th) |
| Dribbles completed | 9.6 (4th) | 12.4 (1st) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 9.4 (4th) | 7.5 (13th) |
| Tackles | 16.4 (12th) | 16.1 (14th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 16.4 (14th) | 16.8 (8th) |
| Interceptions | 9.4 (7th) | 7.8 (16th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 10.1 (4th) | 10.9 (1st) |
| Clearances | 17.1 (20th) | 19.1 (16th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 20.6 (14th) | 20 (16th) |
| Ground duels won | 36.2 (9th) | 38 (5th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 36.3 (10th) | 34.2 (14th) |
| Aerial duels won | 10.3 (9th) | 9.6 (14th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 8.9 (15th) | 5.6 (19th) |
| Big saves | 1.3 (4th) | 0.3 (19th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1 (7th) | 1.2 (3rd) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Atlético Madrid
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 0-2 vs Bayern Munich
- Oct 31, 2026 (La Liga): W 2-0 at Levante
- Oct 24, 2026 (La Liga): W 1-0 vs Deportivo
- Oct 20, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): D 1-1 at VfB Stuttgart
- Oct 17, 2026 (La Liga): W 1-0 at Espanyol
- Oct 13, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 2-0 vs Manchester United
Barcelona
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 3-0 vs Aston Villa
- Oct 31, 2026 (La Liga): W 6-1 vs Alavés
- Oct 25, 2026 (La Liga): L 1-2 vs Real Madrid
- Oct 20, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 2-4 at Paris Saint-Germain
- Oct 17, 2026 (La Liga): W 5-2 at Real Betis
- Oct 13, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 4-1 at Galatasaray
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2025-26 | Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (at Atlético Madrid) |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 2025-26 | Atlético Madrid 2-0 Barcelona (at Barcelona) |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 2025-26 | Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (at Atlético Madrid) |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 2025-26 | Atlético Madrid 1-3 Barcelona (at Barcelona) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giuliano Simeone | forward | 11 | 3 G, 2 A, 15 SH | 1 G, 7 SH | Assists |
| Jonathan David | forward | 6 | 3 G, 2 A, 14 SH | 2 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Julián Álvarez | forward | 7 | 1 G, 1 A, 16 SH | 1 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Álex Baena | midfielder | 11 | 5 G, 3 A, 23 SH | 1 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Lee Kang-In | midfielder | 11 | 2 G, 1 A, 27 SH | 0 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | defender | 10 | 4 G, 2 A, 16 SH | 3 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphinha | forward | 10 | 15 G, 3 A, 35 SH | 9 G, 20 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Lamine Yamal | forward | 11 | 10 G, 7 A, 59 SH | 3 G, 26 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Anthony Gordon | forward | 10 | 2 G, 4 A, 22 SH | 2 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Fermín López | midfielder | 10 | 5 G, 5 A, 17 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Dani Olmo | midfielder | 9 | 1 G, 3 A, 14 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, assists |
| Xavi Espart | defender | 8 | 1 G, 2 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | Assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this La Liga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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