ATL-W vs BAR-W Dream11 Prediction: Atletico Madrid will lock their horns with Barcelona for a place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal. The two outfits will clash in the utter-important all Spanish Champions League quarter-final for the very first time in this tournament. Every squad had to negotiate their way back to the tournament play differently, with an Atletico side losing some vital footballers due to COVID-19 positive cases. The knockout stage format has been changed to ensure that the competition begins in a well-timed fashion, and like the men’s tournament, the remainder of the competition is tied to one-legs.
Date: 21st August, Friday
Time: 9:30pm IST
Place: San Mames Stadium
Form Guide:
ATL-W: W-W-W-D-L
BAR-W: W-W-W-W-W
Head-to-head (last three meetings)
Barcelona- Won 2
Draw- 1
Atletico Madrid Team News
A big blow was delivered to them prior of this important-tie. Owing to a series of COVID-19 events, the squad needed to postpone practicing. Including Deyna Castellanos, Leicy Santos, Laia Aleixandri, Charlyn Corral, Silvia Meseguer, the club will be absent. To make this situation harder, owing to suspension, Ludmila will miss this contest. The team would possibly look to Angela Sosa in an attempt to produce new attacking prowess.
Injury update, unavailability:
Ludmila Da Silva (suspended), Laia Aleixandri (quarantine), Silvia Meseguer (quarantine), Leicy Santos (quarantine), Charlyn Corral (quarantine), Deyna Castellanos (quarantine)
Expected team changes:
After testing positive for COVID-19, five important players are missing while Virginia Torrecilla underwent surgery for a brain tumour. Defenders Meryl van Dongen and Alia Guagni, midfielder Turid Knaak, Lyon loanee Emelyne Laurent and England’s experienced Jade Moore could feature in this match.
ATL-W Playing 11 & Subs (probable)
Hedvig Lindahl; Alia Guagni, Merel van Dongen, Aissa Tounkara, Carmen Menayo; Turid Knaak, Jade Moore, Amanda Sampedro, Angela Sosa; Emelyne Laurent, Toni Duggan.
Barcelona Team News
Ahead of this tie, Barcelona will be under less pressure. The Catalan outfit are the reigning champions of the Super Cup and runners-up in the 2019 Champions League. The squad has had the luxury of regular practices and some ample time in preparation for the game, which as the quarter-final approaches, will hopefully be more reliable. Players like Alexia Putellas, Jenni Hermoso, and Nigerian international Asisat Oshoala would presumably will look to set the pace early in the match in their favour.
Injury update, unavailability
They have no fitness worries at all before this game with a fully fit and fine group available to select from.
Expected team changes
Marta Torrejon and Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic were both passed fit this week after recent injuries. They could feature in this match.
BAR-W Playing 11 & Subs (probable)
Marta Torrejon; Andrea Pereira, Mapi Leon, Leila Ouahabi; Patri Guijarro, Jenni Hermoso, Alexia Putellas; Caroline Graham Hansen, Asisat Oshoala, Lieke Martens.
Let’s take a look at the dream 11 prediction for today’s football match
Goalkeeper: Lindahl
Defenders: Pereira, Leon, Menayo
Midfielders: Guijarro, Putellas, Hansen, Laurent
Forwards: Oshoala, Martens, Duggan
Asisat Oshoala: The Barcelona player has scored few goals, and she could be a real contender for captain in this clash.
Lieke Martens: Martens also has the capability to score on her own and could be a real game changer in this match.
Toni Duggan: The Atletico striker can be a GL captain and has scored goals along with some wonderful plays.
Caroline Graham Hansen: She could be another option here. The Barca midfield player could be instrumental in this clash.
Who will win ATL-W vs BAR-W Today Match Prediction Football
Taking current form into consideration, Barcelona were already clear favourites but after Atletico’s numerous casualties due to COVID reason, they are even more so. As things stand we are predicting a 3-0 win for the Catalan outfit in today match prediction.