Sky Live: Barcelona v Atletico

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Samuel Umtiti has been ruled out of Barcelona’s vital La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday because of a knee-ligament strain.

“Umtiti suffered a lateral collateral ligament strain in his left knee during training this morning,” a club statement read.

The France international’s absence opens the door for Javier Mascherano to return alongside Gerard Pique at the heart of the Barca defence.

Both sides come into the game in free-scoring form after hitting five past Leganes and Sporting Gijon, respectively.

However, Luis Enrique believes Atletico will revert to type when they travel to the Catalonia and rely on their …

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