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The UEFA Champions League returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Atalanta lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in an important clash at the Montjuic on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Barcelona vs Atalanta Preview
Atalanta are in seventh place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have been incredibly impressive this season in Europe and domestically. La Dea edged past Como by a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are in second place in the Champions League table and have been excellent in Europe this season. The Catalan outfit thrashed Valencia by a comprehensive 7-1 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Barcelona vs Atalanta Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Barcelona are set to face Atalanta for the first time in an official match in the UEFA Champions League and will need to be at their best this week.
- Atalanta will be Barcelona's 159th different opponent in the history of Europe's premier competition - the highest number of opponents faced by any team in the history of the competition.
- Atalanta are winless in their last five matches against opponents from Spain in European competitions, with their previous victories coming against Valencia in the 2019-20 season.
- Barcelona have won seven of their last eight matches at home in the UEFA Champions League and have scored 25 goals in these games.
- Atalanta have won their three matches away from home in the UEFA Champions League so far this season.
Barcelona vs Atalanta Prediction
Barcelona pulled off a sensational comeback against Benfica last week but will be disappointed with their defensive performance against the Portuguese outfit. The Catalans have scored 12 goals in their last two games and have been in prolific form this month.
Atalanta have punched above their weight this season and will need to be at their best to pull off an upset on Wednesday. Barcelona have the home advantage, however, and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Atalanta
Barcelona vs Atalanta Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Barcelona to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Barcelona to score first - Yes
