The match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, set to take place this Saturday at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys, promises to be a crucial clash for the top spot in LaLiga EA Sports. Both teams are tied with 38 points, but in very different dynamics. Diego Simeone's side is in its best form of the season, with 11 consecutive wins in all competitions, while Barcelona, despite a strong start, has lost some of its freshness in recent matches.

Simeone Reflects on Struggles to Win at Barcelona as a Visitor

One standout stat in this match is Antoine Griezmann's incredible record, having played 15 LaLiga matches against Barcelona with Atletico Madrid and never scoring a single goal. Despite being one of the most influential players in Atleti's lineup, Griezmann has been unable to find the back of the net against the Catalan side, which adds extra intrigue to his performance in this crucial encounter.

While Atletico Madrid looks to maintain its position at the top of the table, Barcelona faces the absence of their most dynamic player, Lamine Yamal, who is out with an ankle injury, leaving other players like Fermín López or Pedri with more offensive responsibilities. On the Atletico Madrid side, Griezmann, alongside Julián Alvarez, will be key in Simeone's attacking strategy, although his inability to score against Barcelona over several seasons presents a personal challenge for the French forward.

This curious stat about Griezmann adds to a series of statistics highlighting his consistency and level at Atletico, but also the historical difficulty the team has had in overcoming Barcelona. With Atletico Madrid coming in on an impressive streak and Barcelona fighting to regain its form, this match looks set to be a real test for both teams.

Thus, Atletico Madrid will not only be chasing the top spot but also looking to break Griezmann’s goal drought against Barcelona, in a match that promises to be more than just a battle for points.