Where to watch Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid live stream, TV channel, lineups, betting odds for La Liga match

Barcelona's clash with rivals Atletico Madrid is the standout fixture on this weekend's La Liga schedule as Diego Simeone's side face a key test in Catalonia on December 3.

Both sides are in the running to mount a La Liga title challenge this season, but they are playing catch up to leaders Real Madrid — and surprise packages, the second-placed Girona — after making inconsistent starts.

Domestic matters will be the main focus for Xavi and Simeone in December as both sides have now secured their place in the Champions League Round of 16 at the start of 2024.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

What time does Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid kick off?

This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, December 3 at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

USA: This game is available via ESPN+ with Spanish-language options available via ESPN Deportes.

Canada: This match is live streaming exclusively via TSN+ in Canada.

Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.

UK: This match is available via live broadcast on ITV4 and Viaplay Sports with streaming options on La Liga TV and ITVX.

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid lineups, team news

Barcelona's injury picture remains unchanged with Gavi the only long-term absentee.

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was not risked against Porto, but he is expected to return in goal for this clash, with Inaki Pena dropping out.

Barcelona projected lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Ter Stegen (GK) — Cancelo, Araujo, Martinez, Balde — Pedri, Gundogan, de Jong — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Torres.

Simeone also has no fresh injuries to report, after a 3-1 win at Feyenoord, and he could stick with an unchanged starting XI, spearheaded by in-form attacking pair Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann.

Atletico Madrid projected lineup (3-5-2, right to left): Oblak (GK) — Witsel, Hermoso, Hermoso — Molina, Koke, De Paul, Llorente, Riquelme — Morata, Griezmann.

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid prediction, odds

Both sides head into this clash on the back of morale-boosting European wins and Barcelona have only lost to Real Madrid at home so far this season.

Previous clashes between the two teams suggest this will be a close battle, with Barcelona edging out two 1-0 wins last season, but Atletico have regained some their old Simeone-inspired grit in 2023/24 and could grab a point.

Prediction: Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid