GOAL reported that Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona will meet in a LaLiga match on Sunday evening. GOAL reported that Barcelona and Atlético occupy LaLiga's top two places ahead of Sunday's match, with just two points separating them in the Spanish title race.
Rodri sidelined
GOAL reported that Rodri is sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring injury.
De Jong's return
GOAL reported that Frenkie de Jong was sidelined for a long time with a knee injury.
GOAL reported that Frenkie de Jong returned for Barça, coming on in midfield in the Clásico against Real Madrid.
GOAL reported that Frenkie de Jong started against Deportivo Alavés as a central defender and played 20 minutes against Aston Villa in the Champions League.
Flick on the midfield decision
At the press conference ahead of the clash with Atlético, Hansi Flick said: "I haven't decided yet who will start alongside Pedri"
Flick said: "Frenkie can play in different positions and has more experience, not just as a number six. Marc Bernal is also very good without the ball"
Flick said: "I'm happy to see Frenkie back, and he gives 100 per cent in training. But we still need to talk about it. We'll decide later."
