
26 against 18 goals
Barça-Atalanta: The duel between the first and third highest scoring teams in the Champions League
The last day of the Champions League promises an offensive spectacle at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
The Champions League phase is coming to an end. However, unlike in previous years, the final matchday will not be a mere formality. At least not for the vast majority of teams, as from 28th to 36th there is nothing at stake. The fight to reach the next phase, either directly to the round of 16 or by first passing through the round of 32, is very much alive and that will generate great clashes.
One of the matches of the day is the one that will be played in Montjuic. FC Barcelona will receive the visit of Atalanta this Wednesday at their home ground. This is the first time that this confrontation has occurred in the history of the top European competition. However, that is not the only incentive of the match. The Bergamo team needs to win to secure its place in the top eight. On the other hand, Hansi Flick's charges have the possibility of reaching the top of the table if they win and Liverpool lose to PSV.
A duel with a lot of offensive potential
In the event of a tie in points, UEFA has determined that the criterion to be followed to make up for the tie will be the goal difference. This has caused the teams to strive to score more throughout the league phase. The two teams with the highest value in this aspect will face each other in the last matchday: FC Barcelona (+15) and Atalanta (+14).
Barça is the highest scoring team in the competition. It has scored 26 in 7 matches, generating an average of 3.71 per game, while it has conceded 11. On the other hand, the team managed by Gian Piero Gasperini has scored 18 goals in the same number of matches, which produces an average of 2.71 per game, while it has conceded 4. In addition, Hansi Flick has Lewandowski (9) and Raphinha (8) on his side, the top scorers in the competition. A match with a lot of offensive potential is expected.