Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview The Catalans know that a win will take them to the brink of the title but defeat would leave a glimmer of hope for Diego Simeone's battling outfit Barcelona would effectively seal the Primera Division title on Saturday if they were to overcome Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou. Ernesto Valverde’s side hold an eight-point advantage at the summit of the standings and victory at the weekend would leave them 11 clear with seven matches remaining, although defeat would conversely reopen the title race somewhat. Having survived a scare by rallying to draw 4-4 against Villarreal on Tuesday , inspired by Lionel Messi, the Catalans remain unbeaten in 15 matches but may have one eye on their midweek Champions League quarter-final with Manchester United. Article continues below Game Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Date Saturday, April 6 Time 7:45pm BST / 2:45pm EST Stream (US only) fubo TV (7-day free trial) TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch In the United States (US), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) . New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. US TV channel Online stream beIN SPORTS / beIN SPORTS en Espanol fubo TV (7-day free trial) In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be shown on Premier Sports 1 and streamed on Eleven Sports 1. UK TV channel Online stream Premier Sports 1 Eleven Sports 1 Squads & Team News Position Barcelona players Goalkeepers Ter Stegen, Pena Defenders Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Jordi Alba, Miranda, Chumi, Murillo, Todibo Midfielders Rakitic, Busquets, Coutinho, Vidal, Alena, Boateng, Arthur Forwards Messi, Dembele, Malcom, Suarez Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Arthur, Coutinho; Messi, Suarez. Position Atletico Madrid players Goalkeepers Oblak, Adan, Alex Defenders Godin, Arias, Savic, Juanfran, Gimenez, Montero, Filipe Luis Midfielders Koke, Saul, Rodrigo, Vitolo, Carro, Joaquin, Partey Forwards Griezmann, Kalinic, Correa, Diego Costa Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Arias, Gimenez, Godin, Filipe Luis; Koke, Partey, Rodri, Saul; Griezmann, Costa. Betting & Match Odds Barcelona are 4/5 favourites with Bet365 . Atletico Madrid are priced at 15/4 to cause an upset, while the draw can be backed at 13/5. Click here to see all of bet 365's offers for the game, including goalscoring markets, correct score predictions and more . Match Preview Whatever happens on Saturday when Barcelona meet Atletico Madrid, the Camp Nou side will remain strong favourites to win the Primera Division title, though a victory in La Liga’s standout weekend fixture would surely render the question ‘when’ and not ‘if’ they will pick up yet another Spanish crown. The defending champions have led the way since beating Villarreal 2-0 on December 2, having put some indifferent early-season form behind them to rediscover the relentless level that saw them earn 93 points last term. Only by winning their last eight matches of this season can they surpass that tally, with the weekend’s fixture clearly the biggest hurdle they have yet to clear. When the teams met back in November, it took a last-gasp strike from Ousmane Dembele to salvage a point, with Atleti having led through Diego Costa’s 77th-minute effort. Of course, no-one is under any illusions as to just how difficult Diego Simeone’s men are to overcome, with the Argentine having urged his side to make an especially determined effort in the forthcoming fixture . "We have to stay as high as we can. We will try to win," he said after a 2-0 win over Girona on Tuesday. "The important thing is that we are all together. Whether it's a coach or a player, since I came to the club, I have always seen that the important thing was that union." Stopping Lionel Messi will, of course, be key. The Argentine is at the peak of his powers, having scored an outrageous free kick against Villarreal to help instigate an unlikely late comeback in the closing seconds of the midweek clash, when Barca trailed 4-2. "Of course there is a Messi dependence, of course it exists, he is the best in the world," Valverde admitted after that encounter, having opted to leave the Argentine on the bench of the first hour of the game in order to rest him up for a big week. Indeed, the coach believes the midweek setback will actually prove to be of use as Barca prepare for a double header against Atleti and Manchester United. "We must improve so that we do not take opponents lightly, because we will play against teams that play for the league and the Champions League, and against those teams you cannot do that," he said. Any side that fails to appreciate the problems that Atleti can cause does so at their peril.<doc-sep>La Liga leaders FC Barcelona, led by forward Lionel Messi, hosts Atletico Madrid, led by forward Antoine Griezmann in a clash of La Liga titans at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday, April 6, 2019 (4/6/19) at 2:45 p.m. EDT. Fans can watch the game online for free via fuboTV, which is offering a free trial. Here’s what you need to know: Who: Atletico Madrid at Barcelona When: Sunday, April 6, 2019 Where: Camp Nou Time: 2:45 p.m. Eastern TV: beIN Sports Channel finder: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity,Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV, Dish, Hulu, fuboTV, Sling Live stream: fuboTV (free trial) Odds: Barcelona -150, Atletico +410, Draw +280 *** Lionel Messi picked up from where he left off before the international break, leading Barcelona to another Spanish league victory. After struggling for Argentina yet again, Messi returned to Barcelona and thrived as usual, scoring twice in the 2-0 win over Espanyol in the Catalan derby on Saturday. His 334th league win with the club tied with former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas for most all-time in the competition. Messi also reached 41 goals, breaking the 40-goal mark for the 10th straight season. He opened the scoring with a free kick in the 71st and sealed the victory from inside the area in the 89th, leaving Barcelona 10 points in front of Atletico Madrid, which routed fifth-placed Alaves 4-0 later on Saturday. Messi scored six goals in his last three matches with Barcelona before the international break, when he didn't do much to help Argentina in a 3-1 loss to Venezuela in a friendly last week. He later complained about the constant criticism against him in his homeland, saying even his six-year-old son asked why he was being attacked. Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde defended Messi on Saturday. "Messi is the same player with Barcelona and with Argentina, and he would be the same if he played with Australia," Valverde said. "All I can say is that we are delighted with him." There were no complaints from the crowd at Camp Nou Stadium after another great performance by Messi, who leads the league scoring list with 31, 13 more than his closest competitor, teammate Luis Suarez. Espanyol defender Victor Sanchez had a chance to clear Messi's left-footed free kick shot at the goal line but ended up heading the ball into his own net. Messi's second goal came with an easy low shot after a pass from substitute Malcom. "Everyone should enjoy Messi while he is still playing," Espanyol coach Joan "Rubi" Ferrer said. "He is unique and will be missed when he is done playing." Saturday's match attracted a lot of attention in China, with media there highlighting the first match of Chinese sensation Wu Lei against Messi. Wu, who came off the bench in the 64th, has been the center of attention at Espanyol since being signed from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG in the winter transfer window. His jersey is the top-selling for Espanyol, which is owned by a Chinese businessman. Wu is only the second Chinese to play in the Spanish league, and the first ever to score a goal. The other Chinese in Spain's first division was Zhang Chengdong, who played briefly for Rayo Vallecano in the 2015-16 season. ATLETICO KEEPS PACE Atletico Madrid rebounded from two straight losses with a comfortable win over Alaves, opening a five-point gap to Real Madrid, which hosts last-placed Huesca on Sunday. Saul Niguez and Diego Costa scored early in the first half, and Alvaro Morata and Thomas Partey sealed the victory after halftime. "We needed a win like this," Atletico coach Diego Simeone said. "We have to keep competing until the end." Costa, who scored with a nice shot from outside the area, had to be replaced at the break because of a muscle problem. (The AP contributed to this report.)<doc-sep>Date: Saturday, Apr. 6 Time: 2:45 PM ET Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain TV Channel: beIN SPORTS Streaming: fuboTV (watch for free) Here is how things stand before kickoff: Barça is eight points clear at the top of the table with eight games left to play, which is already a big advantage. If they win on Saturday against second-place Atlético, Barcelona will open up an 11-point gap with seven games remaining and a very favorable schedule for the leaders, which means Barça can essentially lock up the title this weekend. With a massive Champions League quarterfinal against Manchester United and a potential semifinal against Liverpool over the next month, Barça would love to get the win this Saturday, become virtual Spanish champions and focus almost exclusively on their European season. For Atlético, only one result matters a win. Even a draw, which is the most common result when these teams meet in recent seasons, doesn’t help because it doesn’t cut into Barça’s advantage. Diego Simeone has been pretty much owned by Barcelona in La Liga matches over the last five years, and the Blaugrana always seem to get the result they need against Atlético. To finally conquer Barça, at Camp Nou, and cut the leaders’ gap to four points and blow the league-wide open would be a huge deal for Atlético, and they are confident they can do it. Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann will lead the attack for their teams and expect the two to be heavily involved and have a big impact on the final result. It’s the biggest La Liga game of the season and you won’t want to miss it. We recommend interesting sports viewing and streaming opportunities. If you sign up to a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee.<doc-sep>How to watch Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face off in a La Liga matchup on Saturday, April 6. Barcelona is set to host Atletico Madrid in a La Liga clash on Saturday, April 6. Kickoff from Camp Nou in Barcelona is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET. The contest will pit the top two clubs in the La Liga table against one another with the season weeks away from wrapping up. Barcelona enters the matchup first in the standings with 70 points earned through 30 contests played. Barca most recently pulled off a 4–4 draw against Villarreal. Lionel Messi brought the side back within one when he scored off a free kick in the 90th minute, and Barcelona completed the comeback when Luis Suarez scored in stoppage time. Atletico comes into the game with 62 points accrued through 30 matches, and this is its last realistic chance to make the race for the title an interesting one down the stretch. The club has won each of its past two league contests, including a 2–0 result against Girona during a midweek match. Diego Godin and Antoine Griezmann each scored for Diego Simeone's side. Here's how to watch Saturday's match: Time: 2:45 p.m. ET TV: beIN Sports, beIN Sports en Español Live stream: You can watch the match live via fuboTV. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial. SI TV is also now available on fuboTV. Watch Planet Futbol TV, SI’s soccer show starring Grant Wahl and Luis Miguel Echegaray, weekly on Fubo TV or anytime, anywhere here.<doc-sep>
Barcelona can all but wrap up the La Liga title on Saturday when it host second-place Atletico Marid as part of Matchday 31. Barca is 21-7-2 with 70 points, while Atletico Madrid is 18-8-4 with 62 points. The eight-point gap could be five come the end of the match if Atletico somehow manages to win at Camp Nou, which could make this title race interesting with seven games remaining following this one. Here's how you can watch the match and what to know: La Liga: Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid Date : Saturday, April 6 : Saturday, April 6 Time : 2:45 p.m. ET : 2:45 p.m. ET Location : Camp Nou : Camp Nou TV channel : beIN Sports : beIN Sports Streaming: fuboTV (Try for free) fuboTV (Try for free) Odds: Barcelona -127 / Atletico Madrid +295 / Draw +245 Storylines Barcelona: Barca saw a four-game winning streak come to a close with a 4-4 draw to Villarreal in the middle of the week. It wasn't a bad point for Barcelona, though. Lionel Messi didn't start and Barca found itself down 4-2, but two late goals from Messi and Luis Suarez secured a draw. It likely wasn't a costly result, but Barca will be weary here because a loss makes things really interesting. Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone's team needs to win this one to really be in the title fight. A draw does next to nothing, but a victory would move Atletico within five points of Barcelona and put them withing striking distance. Atleti has won four of its last five matches in La Liga. Prediction Barca bounces back from the Villarreal draw to all but put the league title race away. Pick: Barcelona (-127)