Barcelona will host Atlético Madrid in a pivotal LaLiga clash at the start of matchweek 30. FC Barcelona faces a high-stakes test against a rival chasing second place, aiming to close the gap with Real Madrid while the title race intensifies.
The Blaugrana arrive on the back of a goalless draw, while Atlético Madrid comes off a 2-1 victory over Almería, looking to climb the standings and keep pressure on the leaders as the season progresses.
In GOAL we explain how to follow this game:
DATE AND TIME OF FC BARCELONA V ATLÉTICO DE MADRID
The match between FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid is scheduled for Sunday, April 23, with kick-off at 8:15 a.m. Central Mexico time. For viewers in the United States and Canada, local broadcast times will align with regional TV scheduling, and live streams may vary by service. In the Northwest, kickoff is projected for 7:15 a.m. Pacific Time, with other zones following accordingly. Fans in the Eastern regions can expect a start around 9:15 a.m. local time, while additional daylight saving adjustments may apply across Canadian and U.S. markets.
TRANSMISSION OF FC BARCELONA V ATLÉTICO DE MADRID
The LaLiga clash will be broadcast on Sky Sports, the primary channel for watching Spanish clubs in many regions. In North America, fans should check their local listings for the official rights holder that carries LaLiga action in their country or region.
IS IT AN OPEN OR PAID CHANNEL?
Access is not available on free-to-air television in most markets. Viewers will need a subscription to the relevant pay channel or streaming package to watch the game live.
HOW TO SEE online?
The Barcelona versus Atlético Madrid match can be streamed online through the designated app or service offered by the broadcaster. In North America, viewers commonly use the official streaming app associated with their paid TV package or a dedicated LaLiga streaming option available in the region.
POSSIBLE ALIGNMENTS
FC Barcelona (1-4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Koundé, Araujo, Eric García, Balde; Kessié or Pedri, Busquets, De Jong or Ansu Fati; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi
Atlético Madrid (1-3-4-1-2): Oblak; Giménez, Savic, Hermoso; Molina, Koke, De Paul, Carrasco; Lemar, Griezmann, Angel Correa
Note: Formations are indicative and may be adjusted by the managers ahead of kick-off.