Barcelona vs Atalanta, UCL LIVE: BAR v ATL, UEFA Champions League updates, live streaming info
Barcelona vs Atalanta, UCL LIVE: BAR v ATL, UEFA Champions League updates, live streaming info
Barcelona will look to continue its brilliant form in all competitions as it hosts Atalanta in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League in Catalonia, Spain on Wednesday.
Hansi Flick’s men have scored five goals or more in four of their last five games and comes into the match after a 7-1 demolition of Valencia in La Liga.
On the other hand, Atalanta has outperformed its expectations in the Champions League this season and will now make one final push to seal an automatic knockout spot, manager Gian Piero Gasperini said.
“In the Champions League we did well, beyond our expectations, it’s certain that you pay maximum attention, it’s always been the game you dedicate the most adrenaline to,” Gasperini told reporters.
“The standings are such that everyone does the math on what can happen. We know very well that we are in the playoffs, we earned it by having a good run.
“The only result that would guarantee us eighth place is to win, not even a draw would be enough. Having said that, for me, it is much more important to play this type of game, to measure ourselves against this type of team.”
Atalanta has lost only once in seven games — against European champion Real Madrid.
The Italian club is seventh in the standings with 14 points and is assured of at least a playoff spot. It is four points behind second-placed Barcelona, which has already advanced to the last 16 along with Liverpool.
(with inputs from Reuters)
