La Liga Gameweek 16
Jan 8, 2023 8.00pm
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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Atletico Madrid

Barcelona injury, suspension list vs. Atletico Madrid

Barcelona will be bidding to return to winning ways in La Liga when they make the trip to Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday night to face Atletico Madrid.

Xavi's side were held to a 1-1 draw by Espanyol in the league last weekend, although they are currently top of the table, albeit level on points (38) with reigning champions Real Madrid.

The Catalan outfit survived a midweek scare in the Copa del Rey, meanwhile, running out 4-3 winners over Intercity after extra-time to advance to the last-16 stage of the competition.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Atletico, who are currently fourth in Spain's top flight.


Barcelona have no injury concerns heading into the clash in the Spanish capital.

BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Jordi Alba

Status: Out Possible return date: January 11 (vs. Real Betis)

Barcelona will be without the services of Jordi Alba this weekend, as the experienced left-back is suspended following his red card in the 1-1 draw with Espanyol last time out in the league.


Robert Lewandowski

Status: Out Possible return date: January 11 (vs. Real Betis)

Barcelona have been unsuccessful in overturning Robert Lewandowski's three-match league suspension, so he will now miss the upcoming games with Atletico, Getafe and Girona. However, the Poland international could play in the team's next match against Real Betis in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup.

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