Football fans are set for another exciting day of action, with several fixtures scheduled in the English Premier League (EPL) and La Liga. However, much of the attention will be on the highly anticipated clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in Spain.
In the EPL, five matches are scheduled to take place today. Brighton will host Brentford, Crystal Palace will face Liverpool, also known as the Reds, while Ipswich Town take on Bournemouth. Sunderland will welcome Chelsea, with all four fixtures kicking off at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT).
The final EPL fixture of the day will see Manchester United take on Aston Villa at 7:30 PM EAT.
La Liga: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
In Spain, Atletico Madrid will host Barcelona in a highly anticipated encounter, with both sides battling for important points near the top of the league standings.
Barcelona head into the match at the top of the table, while Atletico Madrid occupy third place. Real Madrid have already increased the pressure after securing an away victory against Valencia, making the outcome of this clash potentially significant in the title race.
Atletico Madrid come into the match in impressive form, having won their last seven La Liga games, while Barcelona have also started showing signs of returning to their best form. These circumstances make the encounter one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures of the day.
