Barcelona welcomes Atalanta to Estadi Olímpic on Wednesday, January 29, in their final UEFA Champions League Matchday 8. Having already secured a top-8 finish, the Catalans, who are second on the table, aim to end the group stage on a high and solidify their status as tournament favorites.
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Match: FC Barcelona vs Atalanta BC
Competition: UEFA Champions League 2024/25
Date: 29 Jan 2025
Venue: Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium
Time: 20:00 UTC, 15:00 EST
With 26 goals scored in seven games, Barcelona boasts the best-attacking record this season. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have been prolific, with 9 and 8 goals respectively, ranking as the competition’s top two scorers. Jules Koundé has also contributed with three assists, while stars like Pedri and Lamine Yamal continue to impress.
Sitting on 14 points in seventh place, Atalanta faces a challenging task as they fight to secure their top-16 spot. They bring their own attacking threat, with Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman each scoring four goals, and De Ketelaere also leading with five assists.
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides, making it an intriguing battle. While Barcelona’s attacking firepower is undeniable, Atalanta’s counter-attacking style could pose problems, especially against a Barcelona defense that has looked vulnerable in some matches.
Form guide:
| Teams | Barcelona | Atalanta |
| From | L W W W W W W | D W D W W L W |
| Goals Scored | 26 | 18 |
| Goals Conceded | 11 | 4 |
| Last Match | Benfica 4-5 Barcelona | Atalanta 5-0 Sturm Graz |
FC Barcelona vs Atalanta BC Prediction
A win would cap an impressive group stage for Barcelona, while Atalanta must at least draw to strengthen their knockout stage hopes.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Atalanta
Where to watch FC Barcelona vs Atalanta BC TV, live streams?
Fans in the United States can watch FC Barcelona vs Atlanta BC UCL Group Stage on Paramount+, TUDN. For fans in Australia, India, and the UK, here is a list of TV and live streams to watch the match:
| Country | TV, live streams |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| India | Sony |
| UK | TNT Sports, Amazon Prime |
| USA | Paramount+, TUDN |
