The international break is finally over, and that can only mean one thing; club football is back. Yes, you read it right, the FC Barcelona Femeni team will be playing against their counterparts from Atletico Madrid on Saturday, 15th of April 2023 at 10:00 PM UTC.
Barcelona will be playing at home in the Liga F this weekend when they will be hosting Atletico Madrid who are in the 4th position in the league. To have you prepared for matchday, let’s break down the game together.
Head to Head: Barcelona Femeni vs Atletico de Madrid Women
Barcelona has only played against Atletico Madrid once this season in a huge away 6-1 win in the Liga F. The match on Saturday will be the return leg of that game and will be played at the Estadi Johan Cryuff. We are hoping for another huge win to extend our lead on the league table by another 3 points.
Last 5 matches
Barcelona’s last 5 games in Liga F have ended in 5 wins for the Blaugrana. They scored a combined total of 17 goals and conceded only 1 goal against Valencia.
On the other hand, Atletico’s last 5 games have ended in 4 wins and a draw. They scored 13 times and conceded 5 times.
Players To Watch Out For
Defense: Mapi Leon, Fridolina Rolfo
Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati, Patri Guijjaro
Forward: Caroline Graham Hansen, Geyse Ferreira
Injuries
Still absent due to injuries are Alexia Putellas, Asisat Oshoala, Claudia Pina
Liga F MatchDay Squad
Here is your matchday squad, culers
Squad 💙❤ pic.twitter.com/63swX0LVgI
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) April 14, 2023
Possible Lineup
Starting Lineup: Panos, Mapi, Paredes, Bronze, Rolfo, Aitana, Patri, Walsh, Geyse, Graham, Paralluelo
Subs: Cata, Font, Codina, Jana, Rabano, Marta, Engen, Crnogocervic, Bruna, Vicky, Emma
Liga F Barcelona Femeni vs Atletico de Madrid Women Prediction
We go with a 3-0 scoreline in favor of FC Barcelona
Injury Update: Oshoala to miss the match against Atletico, as Mariona returns from injury
Barcelona’s leading goalscorer in Liga F this season, Asisat Oshoala is out of the squad list against Atletico Madrid. The club’s official Twitter page issued the release earlier today announcing that the Nigerian forward has been ruled out of tomorrow’s match due to discomfort in the left groin.
[COMUNICAT MÈDIC]@AsisatOshoala té molèsties a l'engonal esquerre. És baixa contra l'Atlético de Madrid i queda pendent d'evolució pic.twitter.com/hbAzXZekBT
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) April 14, 2023
With 19 league goals to her name this season, Oshoala who is currently the second player with the most goals in Liga F this season is set to miss tomorrow’s match against Atletico Madrid.
Shortly after releasing the news of Oshoala’s absence due to injury, the club announced the return of Mariona Caldentey from injury. The Barcelona number 9 has also been given the medical green light and she ended up making the squad list announced earlier today. After appearing last and scoring a goal in a 7-0 win against Real Betis on the 5th of February, 2023 in Liga F. The 27-year-old forward hasn’t appeared in a game for Barcelona due to injury, but she might make an appearance in tomorrow’s match after her timely recovery.
🪄 @mariona8co ha rebut l'alta mèdica! pic.twitter.com/ajLTsfOpZ3
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) April 14, 2023
Mariona’s return from injury serves as a massive boost for the team after the news of Oshoala’s absence.
We wish Oshoala a quick recovery and welcome back Mariona to the team.
