Champions League: Barcelona vs. Atalanta Picks — Catalonians to Snatch Top Spot on MD8? (Jan 29)

Barcelona look to continue their excellent run of form in the Champions League on Wednesday when they collide with Atalanta on MD8. Our Barcelona vs. Atalanta picks can be found here.

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have won each of their last six matches in the competition, and they are the highest scorers with 26 goals in seven matches.

Atalanta will also be playing for significant points on Wednesday. The Italian side has won three of their last four, and they require a victory this week to secure their place in the top eight.

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First H2H Meeting

Atalanta and Barcelona will be colliding in a competitive fixture for the first time in European history on Wednesday.

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Barcelona vs. Atalanta Key Stats

• Barcelona recovered from two goals down against Benfica to record a 5-4 win on MD7. That marked the first time that the Spanish side had come back from two goals behind to win a match in the UCL.
• Atalanta recorded a 5-0 win over Sturm Graz on MD7, ending a long winless sequence in home matches in the Champions League that stretched back to September 2021.

Barcelona Team News

Marc ter Stegen remains out for Barcelona due to a ligament tear. Marc Bernal and Inigo Martinez are also out for Hansi Flick’s side on Wednesday.

Possible Lineup

W. Szczesny (GK); J. Kounde, R. Araujo, P. Cubarsi, A. Balde, Pedri, F. Lopez, L. Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha

Atalanta Team News

Marten de Roon misses out on the trip to Barcelona this week due to injury. El Bilal Toure is also missing due to an ankle injury.

Possible Lineup

M. Carnesecchi (GK); R. Toloi, I. Hien, S. Kolasinac, M. Palestra, M. Pasalic, Ederson, D. Zappacosta, A. Lookman, C. De Ketelaere, M. Retegui

Barcelona vs. Atalanta Prop Picks

Charles De Ketelaere could be a player worth considering when making Barcelona vs. Atalanta pick this week. The attacker has been directly involved in nine goals for Atalanta in the Champions League this season; scoring four and registering five assists.

Atalanta’s dynamic counter-attacking style could cause issues for a leaky Barcelona defense, meaning he could be a value play to score in Spain.

Barcelona vs. Atalanta Picks

This is by no means a straightforward assignment for Barcelona, as they were fortunate against Benfica on MD7.

Their defensive record has seen them allow five goals in their last two matches, while Atalanta have already held their own against Real Madrid this season. Therefore, a chance is taken on the points being shared via an entertaining draw.