Barcelona Femeni will continue their Liga F title defense on Sunday, February 18, when they lock horns with Atletico de Madrid at the Estadi Johan Cryuff.
Barcelona’s last game in the league ended with a 1-1 draw against Levante UD, bringing an end to the Blaugrana’s run of 79 consecutive home victories. Although they remain unbeaten this season, the draw puts a blemish on their perfect winning record in the league this season.
While Barcelona will be looking to bounce back from their draw against Levante, Atletico Madrid will be hoping to catch the Catalan side unprepared and force the league leaders to drop points for the second consecutive game.
Last 5 games
Barcelona Femeni
Barcelona Femeni played against Levante Las Planas, Real Betis, Sporting de Huelva, Sevilla, and Levante UD in their previous five league games. Despite boasting a perfect winning record, Barca flopped in their last game against Levante UD. The champions played a 1-1 draw at home and dropped points for the first time in the league this season. However, the Blaugrana remain the only Liga F team that has yet to suffer a defeat this season.
Last 5: 🟢🟢🟢🟢⚫
Atletico de Madrid Femenino
Atletico Madrid’s last five games were played against Valencia, Levante Las Planas, Levante UD, Madrid CFF, and Real Madrid. They’ve drawn three, lost one, and won one of their last five games.
Last 5: 🟢⚫🔴⚫⚫
Head-to-head
Both sides clashed earlier this season on Matchday 5 in the Liga F, and Barcelona edged out the Madrid side with a narrow 1-0 win away from home. Alexia Putellas scored the game’s only goal in the 56th minute and cemented her status as Barcelona Femeni’s all-time leading goalscorer.
Matchday Squad
The club has released the squad list for the game against Levante, and the list can be found on the club’s official X account and other official social media pages.
𝐑 𝐄 𝐀 𝐃 𝐘 ⚡️ #BarçaAtleti pic.twitter.com/up9gFraRCU
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) February 18, 2024
Injuries
Barcelona is still without the services of Fridolina Rolfo (knee) and Mapi Leon (knee) due to long-term injuries. Sandra Panos, Jana Fernandez, and Alexia Putellas are also unavailable for selection due to injury.
Possible Lineup
Starting lineup
Coll, Paredes, Engen, Batlle, Bronze, Patri, Walsh, Aitana, Paralluelo, Mariona, and Graham
Substitutes
Gemma, Marta, Martina, Corrales, Brugts, Pina, Bruna, Vicky, and Dragoni
Kick-Off
Time: 12:30 UTC, 13:30 CET, 08:00 EST
Date: February 18, 2024
Venue: Sant Joan Despi, Estadi Johan Cruyff
Where to watch
You can watch the Liga F game between Barcelona Femeni and Atletico Madrid live on DAZN.
Prediction
The Madrid side are currently 5th in the league rankings, and judging from their previous five games, they do not seem to pose the same threat as they did in the first leg of the fixture earlier in the season. However, the pride and history of these two powerhouses make the outcome of the game a bit tricky to predict.
Predicted scoreline: Barcelona Femeni 3-0 Atletico Madrid
