Matchweek 19 of the 2025/26 LaLiga season kicks off earlier than normal and has only one match — but it’s a big one.
On December 2, 2025, at 21:00, Barcelona will take on Atlético Madrid in an intense battle at Camp Nou. Even though it’s the only game this round, it promises high-level strategies, solid defenses, and quick attacking plays.
Barcelona aims to keep the ball and control the pace of the game, while Atlético will focus on their strong formation, discipline, and fast counter-attacks. Whenever these two teams clash, the match is close, tactical, and often comes down to tiny details.
With just one game featuring two powerhouse teams, Matchweek 19 still brings excitement and a thrilling night of LaLiga action.
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Barcelona vs Atl. Madrid
Barcelona is once again at the top of the table with 34 points, just one point ahead of Real Madrid. They are entering this derby with an amazing home record, winning all 7 of their matches, and they have an impressive goal difference at home of 23:4. The team is getting better as the season goes on, and their attack looks strong thanks to Lewandowski with 8 goals, Torres with 7, and Lamine Yamal who has 5 goals and even 7 assists. At home, they control possession, apply high pressure, and often decide the game in the first half. Their defense is working well, especially at home, where they rarely allow clear chances. The form from the last few matches is positive, and the team seems fully prepared for this big challenge.
Atl. Madrid is in 4th place with 31 points and enters the match in great form, although they are a bit inconsistent when playing away. As visitors, they have achieved 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, with a goal difference of 7:5. The team is much more offensive this season, led by Alvarez with 7 goals, along with Griezmann and Sorloth, who each have 4 goals. They play solidly away, relying on a compact structure and quick transitions, but sometimes they lack precision in finishing, which is evident from their high number of draws. Nevertheless, their style allows them to remain competitive against any opponent, even in tough away games like this one.
Barcelona is the favorite due to their phenomenal home form and excellent offense. Atletico will try to keep the match tactically tight, but it’s hard to stop the home team’s attack. Both teams have great offensive capabilities, so we expect at least one goal from each side.
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Predicted CS: 2:1
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Ath Bilbao vs Real Madrid
Ath Bilbao enters the match in 8th place with 20 points, and their home performance is quite stable, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, having a goal difference of 8:6. The team plays strongly at home, where they are aggressive, energetic, and apply pressure. Williams and Navarro are the most dangerous players, each scoring 3 goals, while Guruzeta and Jauregizar add depth to the attack.
However, consistency against top rivals remains a problem, as they have shown weaknesses against Barcelona and Newcastle, indicating that they can easily lose their structure under heavy pressure. At home, they are more compact and know how to create a high intensity in the midfield, which is a key weapon in such matches.
Real Madrid is in 2nd place with 32 points, having dropped to this position because they drew in their last three matches. They come into this game with an impressive away record, boasting 4 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 loss, with a goal difference of 15:10. Their attack is extremely productive, led by the fantastic Mbappe who has scored 14 goals, while Vinicius Junior, Guler, and Bellingham significantly boost their creativity and finishing.
The team plays dynamically and is very dangerous in transition. The defense can sometimes have brief unstable phases, but overall they seem to perform better than Bilbao. Their biggest advantage is their individual quality and the ability to decide a match in a moment, even when they are not dominating.
Bilbao is strong at home, but Real Madrid has too much individual quality and better stability in crucial moments. A dynamic match with chances on both sides is expected.
