The match between Barcelona and Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League Matchday 8 kicked off at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Spain.
Barcelona, having lost only once, currently occupy the second position out of 36 teams in the standings, trailing behind Liverpool, who remain undefeated in the seven matches played so far. The Spanish team has a chance to ascend to the top if they win and Liverpool loses in the final game.Atalanta, in seventh place, aim to secure an automatic spot in the Round of 16 in their showdown with Barcelona. Meanwhile, Barcelona have already clinched a top-eight position and hopes to surpass Liverpool.
FC Barcelona Lineup
Starting XI: Wojciech Szczesny (P);Koundé, Eric García, Araujo, Balde; Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
Injured: Ter Stegen; Marc Bernal; Iñigo Martínez; Dani Olmo; Andreas Christensen.
Suspended: None.
Atalanta Lineup
Starting XI: Carnesecchi (GK) — Hien, Djimsiti, Kolasinac — Zappacosta, de Roon, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri — Retegui, De Ketelaere.
Injured: Kossounou (hamstring), Scamacca (ACL), Lookman (knee).
Suspended: None.
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