FC Barcelona will be kicking off their game against Atletico Madrid shortly. A huge clash in La Liga for both teams, neither side can afford to drop points here and both coaches will be looking to ensure that their team comes out on top.
Unfortunateoy, the Catalan giants will be entering this game with some missing players and casualties. However, there is still [enough quality within this team](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/official-barcelona-squad-for-the-la-liga-game-against-atletico-madrid/) to field a strong group of players on the pitch and Hansi Flick’s starting eleven confirms it.
Here is the [official starting line-up](https://x.com/FCBarcelona/status/2119501462875033995?a=Px5EQeEHQO0aPWRPITg&s=20) for La Blaugrana.
In goal, Joan Garcia starts for the Catalan giants and he will be looking to put up a strong performance against Atletico Madrid in this must-win game for Hansi Flick and Barcelona.
Ahead of him, Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin start as the two centre-backs and they will be looking to put a stop to Atletico Madrid’s attacks.
On their flanks, Joao Cancelo and Brian Farinas start on the left and right flanks respectively. Both players will be covering a lot of ground and they will have both offensive and defensive duties to tend to.
In the midfield, Pedri and Marc Bernal will be starting as the game as the two-man pivot. They will have to ensure that the Catalans remain in control of proceedings and generate as many chances as possible for their teammates.
Ahead of them, Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon start on the wings and they will be looking to create issues for the opposition from the wings. Between them, Fermin Lopez will look to be the anchor for the attack and wreak havoc in his own way.
Lastly, Raphinha starts up top and will be looking to continue his sensational form this season and carry on the momentum. He will be eager to get his name on the scoresheet in this huge clash.