Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
Barcelona host Atletico Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on December 2, 2025, in a pivotal La Liga clash between the league leaders (34 points from 14 games) and fourth-placed challengers (31 points). Barcelona hold a perfect home record, winning all seven league matches at home this season, while Atletico chase an eighth straight win across competitions despite modest away form (two wins in six La Liga road games). Historically, Barcelona dominate with 112 wins to Atletico’s 77 in 246 meetings, winning seven of the last nine.
Barcelona Injuries and Suspensions
Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains out with a back injury, while Gavi is sidelined long-term due to a knee problem and Fermin Lopez misses out with a calf issue. Ronald Araujo is a doubt due to illness, but Pedri is confirmed back in midfield. No suspensions reported for key players.
Atletico Madrid Injuries and Suspensions
Marcos Llorente is confirmed absent with a hamstring injury, and Robin Le Normand continues his recovery from a knee problem. No other major injuries or suspensions noted ahead of the match. Jan Oblak and core defenders like Gimenez are fully available.
Prediction
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Vasco Da Gama vs Mirassol
This clash presents two teams with vastly different motivations entering the final stretch of the season.
Vasco da Gama (The Hosts): The Cruzmaltino comes into this game breathing a massive sigh of relief. After a worrying streak of five consecutive defeats that dragged them near the danger zone, they responded emphatically in the last round with a 5-1 demolition of Internacional at São Januário. That victory took them to 45 points, the “magic number” that historically guarantees safety from relegation. With their Série A status virtually secured, they are now playing for position and a potential spot in the Copa Sudamericana, but the desperate pressure is off.
Mirassol (The Visitors): The Leão is the season’s revelation. Sitting in 4th place, Mirassol is fighting tooth and nail to secure a direct spot in the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage. They are coming off a 2-0 away loss to Vitória, a result that snapped their unbeaten run. They need a positive result to fend off challengers for the G4 (top 4) spots.
Key Statistics
Head-to-Head: In the first round of this season (their only major recent meeting), Mirassol won 3-2 at home.
Vasco’s Form: The 5-1 win against Inter ended a terrible run of 5 straight losses. At home, they have been volatile but proved lethal last week.
Mirassol’s Form: Despite the recent loss to Vitória, Mirassol has been one of the most consistent teams in the league. However, their away form is weaker than their home dominance, conceding goals in their last 7 away matches.
Goals: Vasco has scored in 13 of their last 14 home games. Mirassol is the 3rd best attack in the league.
Team News & Absences
Vasco da Gama
Manager Fernando Diniz is likely to keep the core of the team that hammered Internacional. The disciplinary report from the last match was clean (no yellow cards for Vasco), meaning no new suspensions.
Absences: Jair (ACL – Long term) and Adson (Tibia fracture).
Returns: Paulinho (Midfielder) returned to action off the bench in the last game and is available.
Mirassol
Absences: Edson Carioca (Muscle injury) is a confirmed loss for the attack.
Doubts: Left-back Reinaldo is a doubt due to physical discomfort.
Suspensions: None confirmed from the last match report.
Prediction
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