Hamza Abdelkarim on Barcelona bench as Julian Alvarez starts for Atletico Madrid

Egypt international Hamza Abdelkarim has been named among the substitutes for Barcelona’s La Liga meeting with Atletico Madrid in the 12th round of the season.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 22:00 at the Wanda Metropolitano, with Barcelona coach Hansi Flick selecting Raphinha to lead the attack alongside Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon.

Julian Alvarez starts up front for Atletico Madrid in the line-up chosen by Argentine manager Diego Simeone.

Barcelona’s starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubarsi, Bryan Farinas

Midfielders: Marc Bernal, Pedri, Fermin Lopez

Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal

Atletico Madrid’s team is:

Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak

Defenders: Alejandro Grimaldo, Marc Pubill, David Hancko, Marcos Llorente

Midfielders: Koke, Pablo Barrios, Giuliano Simeone

Forwards: Lee Kang-in, Julian Alvarez, Alex Baena

Barcelona begin the match top of La Liga with 30 points, level temporarily with Real Madrid.

Atletico Madrid are third on 28 points.