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Barcelona and Atlético Madrid square off Sunday with La Liga top spot at stake
November 5, 2026 at 07:29 PM
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La Liga leaders Barcelona and second-placed Atlético Madrid meet Sunday at the Metropolitano, with the winner to sit alone at the top.
- Atlético Madrid hosts Barcelona on Sunday at the Metropolitano in matchday 12, with the winner moving alone to the top of the table.
- Atlético midfielder Johnny Cardoso returned to group training with medical clearance and is available for the match.
- Barcelona midfielder Rodri injured his right hamstring and will miss three to four weeks, one of six Barcelona absences for the match.
- Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín said the club rejected Barcelona's €100 million offer for Julián Álvarez and would not sell him at any price.



