Cubarsi returns: Team news for Barcelona v Atletico Madrid, probable lineups
Barcelona must beat Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano on Sunday if they intend to return to sit at the top of La Liga heading into the international break.
Team news
Atletico Madrid
Atletico cannot count on Angel Correa, who was shown a straight red card in the game against Getafe last weekend.
Koke is still not fit to play, while Rodrigo de Paul is unlikely to start the game after picking up a knock against Real Madrid.
Here's Diego Simeone's squad for the game.
Barcelona
Pau Cubarsi should return to the starting XI after missing the win against Benfica through suspension.
Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are the only injury concerns for Hansi Flick ahead of the match.
Probable lineups
Atletico Madrid probable XI: Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Lenglet, Reinildo; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez
Barcelona probable XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Inigo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
