The big match between Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Spanish League Jornada 19 will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Both Barca and Atletico must win to be a champion half of the season. Make two separate three-point distance. This game is also a race sharpness Diego Costa vs Lionel Messi. Uniquely, the game Barcelona vs Atletico considered both teams are equally not very decisive. Barcelona coach, Tata Martino, called the "there is still another half of the season, but the game is still important. Whoever lost this game, it takes time to restore the three-point distance. "

The same is echoed Diego Simeone. In a press conference, El Cholo even say this game is not final. "This is just a league match. Indeed, tomorrow's game is very important, but not everything. We are still trying to show the game like in the Supercopa de Espana. "



Diego Costa and Lionel Messi in the spotlight in this game. The former had not scored in the last two games. Possible, Brazilian-born player will be placed over widened by El Cholo. Thus, David Villa is the target man.

As for Messi, likely will not be downgraded Tata Martino from the beginning. It does not matter. After all, in the king's comeback match, La Pulga can score 2 goals in less than 30 minutes.

Both teams are equally able to lose the best players. Atletico helped by diputihkannya Juanfran punishment. Meanwhile, Barcelona are relying Gerard Pique and Marc Bartra, must be careful with the counter-attack and defense latch host them. Anyone, do not want to target the draw. Playing series only make both teams within three points of Real Madrid. As said Martino, "If the series, we provide an opportunity for Real Madrid to cut the distance. So, there is no reason to play it safe for us. "

Estimated Lineup Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona:

Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): 13-Courtois; 20-Juanfran, 23-Miranda, 2-Godin, 3-Filipe Luis; 6-Koke, 5-Tiago, 14-Gabi, 10-Arda Turan; 9 - Villa, 19-Diego Costa
Barcelona (4-3-3): 1-Valdes; 22-Alves, 3-Pique, 15-Bartra, 18-Alba; 6-Xavi, 16-Busquets, 8-Iniesta; 9-Alexis, 10-Messi, 11 -Neymar

Head to Head Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona:

August 29, 2013 Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid 0-0
August 22, 2013 Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 1-1
May 12, 2013 Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 1-2
December 16, 2012 Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid 4-1
February 26, 2012 Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 1-2

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction: 50-50