Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Atletico Madrid

Barcelona will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in La Liga when they take on the champions Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou this weekend.

The Catalan giants entered the break off the back of a 1-0 victory over Alaves, which left them in fifth position in the table, one point behind fourth-placed Atletico.

Barcelona are now unbeaten in their last six league matches, recording three wins in the process, and there could be some new faces on display for the club on Sunday.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Atletico, who have been unable to launch a defence of their title this term.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: Unknown

Ansu Fati was in tears when he left the field against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey, having suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem, and he is now facing another long period on the sidelines.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

Sergi Roberto underwent surgery on a thigh problem towards the end of last year, meaning that he will not be available for selection until at least March.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: February 6 (vs. Atletico Madrid)

Eric Garcia has recently been absent due to the hamstring injury that he picked up during the league draw with Granada, but the centre-back could potentially be back for this game.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Foot Possible return date: Unknown

Samuel Umtiti is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, having been forced to undergo an operation on the foot injury that he picked up during a training session.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: February 6 (vs. Atletico Madrid)

Memphis Depay was absent before the break due to a muscle issue, and the Netherlands international is facing a battle to be available for this contest.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: Unknown

Left-back Alejandro Balde, who was linked with a January move away from Camp Nou, is expected to be unavailable for the next six weeks or so due to an ankle problem.

Barcelona have no players suspended for this match.