OVER! Neymar plays the corner short to Iniesta, who curls his strike towards the net, but it sails harmlessly over the bar.
90' +2
Neymar collects on the edge of the box and strikes with power, only to see his effort blocked behind by a wall of black shirts.
90'
Jordi Alba gets yellow.
There will be three minutes of added time.
Yellow card Jordi Alba Ramos
89'
CHANCE! Rakitic skips past one challenge to burst into the box, but then wastes his opening at goal by scuffing his strike well wide of the target.
88'
SAVE! Ter Stegen makes a brilliant save to deny Atletico what could have been a late winner. Godin rose highest in the box to head Koke's cross at goal, and his effort appeared to be dipping under the bar until the German leaped to turn it over the bar.
86'
Filipe Luís gets yellow.
Pique tries to make a nusiance of himself in the box, but he cannot get enough contact on the ball to trouble Oblak after latching onto Suarez's cross.
Filipe Luis wipes out Turan on the right flank and rightfully heads into the book.
85'
CHANCE! Barcelona work the ball quickly inside the box an space opens up for Alba to strike from a tight angle, but his effort is deflected over the bar.
84'
L. Suárez gets yellow.
Suarez goes in late on Filipe Luis and gets booked by the official.
83'
CHANCE! Pique is inches from putting his side back in front as he latches on to Neymar's free-kick from the right, but does not get enough on his effort to bend it inside the post. So close for the Spaniard.
82'
T. Partey gets yellow.
Partey is booked for his challenge on Neymar, and gives Barcelona a chance to threaten from the left.
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81'
Atletico are just doing enough to frustrate Barcelona at the moment. They're putting in niggly challenges to disrupt the flow and are aiming to catch the home side on the counter, but have struggled to muster a decent break as of yet.
79'
SAVE! Neymar receives the ball in space and drives at goal past Juanfran, but his strike is straight at Oblak who makes the save with ease.
77'
Barcelona's fans are getting restless. Atletico are thwarting their forward surges, while the quality has not been there from Neymar and Suarez so far this evening.
75'
OVER! Neymar curls his effort towards goal, but Savic gets up to nod the ball over the bar. It looked to be heading towards the top corner had the defender not acted.
74'
Suarez is brought down right on the edge of the box by Gabi. Neymar stands over the ball with the chance to restore his side's lead.
73'
T. Partey enters the game and replaces Y. Carrasco.
Carrasco makes way for Partey.
72'
Pique covers ground well at the back to dispossess Carrasco with an inch-perfect challenge. The Belgian was almost through on goal before the defender made the tackle.
71'
Another poor free-kick from Barcelona as Neymar's low cross fails to beat the first defender and Atletico bring the ball away.
70'
Atletico are beginning to get physical in their challenges, but they hand Barcelona another free-kick in a decent position as Filipe Luis brings down Turan on the right flank.
68'
Suarez strikes the set-piece with power, but sends the ball crashing into the wall. Not the best effort from the Uruguayan.
67'
A. Griezmann gets yellow.
Griezmann heads into the book for a challenge on Iniesta. Suarez will line up a strike from 30 yards.
65'
CHANCE! Neymar carves out room for himself to strike from 25 yards and his effort appears to be heading towards the bottom corner until Oblak sticks out a hand to divert it away from the net.
63'
Problems now for Enrique as his side are without two key players, while the visitors are riding high with the momentum turned their favour.
61'
Á. Correa has scored a goal for Atletico Madrid! Assist by Fernando Torres.
Torres flicks the ball into Correa's path on the edge of the box and notches an assist.
GOAL!!! Atletico draw level as Correa strokes the ball into the bottom corner. Barcelona were caught out at the back by a quick free-kick and a slip from Mascherano allowed the Madrid forward a free passage to goal, which he took, beating Ter Stegen with his low effort.
60'
Fernando Torres enters the game and replaces Saúl.
Á. Correa enters the game and replaces K. Gameiro.
Correa replaces Gameiro in attack for the visitors.
Torres enters the fray to replace Saul.
59'
A. Turan enters the game and replaces L. Messi.
Messi makes way for Turan due to his groin problem.
58'
Big problem for Messi as he clutches his groin. The incident occured a couple of minutes ago, but he has not been able to shake off the issue. Enrique has no choice but to withdraw his star man.
57'
Filipe Luis surges down the left flank and only a good piece of defending from Sergi Roberto prevents the ball being placed into the six-yard box.
55'
Iniesta lifts a delightful ball over the top for Neymar, but Juanfran sticks to his task well to force a corner off the Brazilian.
54'
Koke gets yellow.
Koke clatters into Neymar's back and sends the Brazilian tumbling to the turf. It results in the first booking of the night.
52'
A period of calm after the substitution after a frenetic start to the half. Simeone will be very pleased with his side's response.
51'
André Gomes enters the game and replaces Sergio Busquets.
Busquets has not looked himself tonight and he makes way for Andre Gomes.
50'
An open start to the second half continues as Suarez sends a ball over the top of the Atletico defence for Neymar's run, but Oblak races off his line to close the opening.
48'
OVER! Gameiro makes a great run to break into the final third, although he gets challenged by Mascherano. However, the loose ball falls back to him to find Griezmann. The Frenchman strikes from 25 yards, but sends his effort harmlessly over the bar.
47'
BLOCKED! Barcelona hit straight back on the break and the ball is turned away from Suarez, but Messi latches on to it in the box. He hammers an effort, but Savic makes the block.
46'
We're back underway at the Nou Camp.
CHANCE! Griezmann raids forward without being opposed to the edge of the box. He has space and time to shoot at goal, but Ter Stegen gets down well to save his strike. Good start to the half for the visitors.
45'
Messi scuffs his strike at Barcelona surge into the area before the break, allowing Atletico to escape into half time, trailing by a single goal.
44'
Griezmann opts not to go for goal as he crosses to the back post, but Savic slips as he attempts to challenge Alba in the air as the ball goes out for a goal-kick.
43'
Atletico have a decent position to attempt to get an equaliser before the break as Iniesta brings down Griezmann 30 yards from goal.
41'
I. Rakitić has scored a goal for Barcelona! Assist by Andrés Iniesta.
Sublime play from Iniesta as he whips in a dangerous cross that is finished from close range by Rakitic.
GOAL!!!!! Barcelona take the lead through Rakitic. Iniesta carves open the Atletico defence with a pinpoint cross, allowing his team-mate to glance his header past Oblak into the bottom corner.
CLOSE! Juanfran just backs at Alba in time to prevent his cross from the byline after the left-back had latched on to Messi's arcing pass over the top.
40'
Messi almost weaves his way through the Atletico defence, but Savic just gets a foot in to stop his forward run.
39'
Gameiro almost runs the length of the pitch on a counter, but just as he is about to release the ball Mascherano gets back at him with a sliding tackle.
38'
Barcelona are beginning to exert pressure on the visitors as a few holes are beginning to appear in Atletico's backline. It's still going to take a quality effort to beat the imposing figure of Oblak though.
36'
CHANCE! Neymar curls an effort towards the bottom corner from the edge of the box, but he sends his strike inches past the post. Rakitic had done well to win the ball back for his team and find the Brazilian, but he failed to hit the back of the net, screaming his displeasure.
34'
PENALTY SHOUT! Barcelona appeal for a penalty as the ball strikes Gabi, but the referee dismisses their claims and allows the visitors to break on the counter.
33'
BLOCK! Godin comes to his side's rescue as Alba sends a low ball into the box for Suarez's run. The Uruguayan hammers an effort towards the net, but his compatriot makes the vital intervention to prevent it troubling Oblak.
32'
Pressure from Barca forces Atletico back from a surge down the right. Godin takes possession and tries to pick out Juanfran down the flank, only to send his pass out for a throw-in.
30'
SHOT! Carrasco turns on the edge of the box and has space for a strike. His effort has power, but not the direction to trouble Ter Stegen, but the visitors continue to edge the better of the opportunities.
28'
Griezmann weaves his way through three challenges before knocking a ball between Pique and Sergi Roberto for the run of Saul Niguez. The midfielder just loses the footrace with Ter Stegen, but the threat was there from Atletico once again.
26'
Both teams are still not are their best thus far. They've shared brief moments in the final third, with Atletico boasting the best threats to a goal, but it remains goalless.
24'
Messi collects a short pass from Sergi Roberto and turns with speed on to his left foot. He strikes with power towards the net, but Gabi gets across well to take all the pace out of the effort, allowing Oblak to gather.
23'
Suarez makes a nuisance of himself inside the box as he attempts to latch on to a lofted ball from Alba, but Godin and Juanfran scramble the ball away.
22'
Barcelona thread a series of passes together on the edge of the box, but the wall of black shirts holds firm to force them out wide.
20'
Better from the home side as they probe away on the edge of the box before Iniesta attempts a special strike from the left flank, but Oblak watches the ball all the way into his hands.
18'
SHOT! Filipe Luis latches on to the clearance from Mascherano and strikes his effort first time, but he can only send his shot well over the bar. A good passage of play from Atletico.
17'
CHANCE! Mascherano makes an excellent last-ditch tackle in front of his own goal to prevent Gameiro opening the scoring. Griezmann had gotten in behind the Barcelona defence after linking up with his strike partner and put a low ball across the face of goal, but the Argentine was there to clear.
16'
SAVE! Atletico produce their best moment of the match as they string together several passes before Griezmann lifts the ball out wide to Carrasco. The Belgian cuts inside on his right foot and strikes with power, but Ter Stegen dives to his left to punch the ball clear.
14'
CHANCE! Messi picks up a loose ball on the edge of the box and drops his shoulder to strike at goal. His effort is on target, but Oblak gets across to claim the ball without difficulty. A warning for the visitors nonetheless.
12'
Space has been hard to come by in the early stages of this game, with both teams pressing each other well in possession. The match needs a spark from someone.
11'
Barca win a corner and Neymar sends a long ball to the back post for Pique to attack. The defender wins the header, but the referee feels he caught Savic with his arm, resulting in a free-kick for the visitors.
9'
Alba sends a cross into the box and Rakitic wins a header, only for the ball to land comfortably in the arms of Oblak.
8'
Not a flowing tempo to the game thus far as Barcelona are opting for a patient approach in their passing game. Messi has not been involved a great deal, but that will most certainly change over the next 10 minutes.
6'
Oblak sends his pass to Filipe Luis out of play which gives the home side a good attacking platform to put Atletico under pressure.
5'
Carrasco makes a good run down the left after collecting Gameiro's pass. He beats the challenge of Pique, but is forced away from goal and Barcelona flood men back to prevent further penetration from the visitors.
4'
Sergi Roberto raids down the right and sends a low ball into the feet of Messi. The Argentine pulls the trigger on a half-volley, but Filipe Luis gets his body in the way and Atletico scramble the ball clear.
3'
Neymar and Alba combine down the left to almost release the run of Suarez through the middle, but Savic clears the danger in the inside right channel.
2'
A balanced start to the match as both sides enjoy an early spell of possession.
1'
We're underway at the Nou Camp.
Good evening and welcome to the live commentary of the LaLiga clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona responded to their shock defeat to Alaves two weeks ago with strong performances in the Champions League and their last LaLiga outing, hammering Celtic and Leganes respectively. Luis Enrique's men will now aim to make a statement in the title race by beating one of their closest rivals.
Atletico also struggled to overcome Alaves in their season opener, drawing 1-1 at the Vicente Calderon, while they also played out a goalless stalemate with Leganes. An emphatic 5-0 victory over Sporting Gijon displayed their quality, but they will need to be at their best this evening.
Atletico Madrid (4-3-3): Oblak; Juanfran, Godin, Savic, Filipe Luis, Koke, Gabi, Saul; Griezmann, Gameiro, Carrasco.
Barcelona subs: Denis Suarez, Turan, Cillessen, Alcacer, Digne, Andre Gomes, Mathieu.
Barcelona (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Pique, Mascherano, Alba; Iniesta, Rakitic, Busquets; Neymar, Messi, Suarez.
The team news has been announced and we'll start with the home side.
Barcelona have made two changes from their victory over Leganes. Samuel Umtiti and Rafinha drop out of the side, with Sergi Roberto and Sergio Busquets returning to the fold. The potent strikeforce of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar spearhead the attack tonight.
Diego Simeone has also made two changes to his team from their 5-0 triumph of Sporting Gijon. Juanfran and Gabi return to the line-up in defence and midfield respectively replacing Sime Vrsaljko and Nicolas Gaitan, with the latter dropping to the bench.
UPDATE! Good news for both of these sides this evening as Real Madrid have been held to a 1-1 draw by Villarreal at the Bernabeu. Sergio Ramos scored a second-half equaliser for Zinedine Zidane's men, but they were unable to maintain their 100% start to the campaign.
The players are out on the pitch, so we should be underway shortly.
HALF-TIME: BARCELONA 1-0 ATLETICO MADRID
Barcelona strike just before the break to hold the lead at half time. They have not been at their best this evening, but Andres Iniesta produced a brilliant cross to carve open the Atletico Madrid defence to allow Ivan Rakitic to head home. Luis Enrique will be satisfied, although he will want to see more from his players.
Diego Simeone will be furious with his team to have conceded just before half time. Atletico appeared to have held off the home side's attempts to break the deadlock and were looking fairly dangerous on the counter. However, the goal changes everything for the visitors.
The players are making their way out on to the pitch, so we should be underway shortly.
Barcelona fail to close the gap on Real Madrid as they are held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico this evening. Ivan Rakitic had put the home side ahead in the first half, but Angel Correa's strike in the 61st minute has given Diego Simeone's men a share of the spoils at the Nou Camp this evening.
FULL-TIME: BARCELONA 1-1 ATLETICO MADRID
Luis Enrique will also be concerned by the fact that Lionel Messi was forced off with an apparent groin injury, while Sergio Busquets was also replaced with a injury issue. Not the best night for the Catalan club.
Thanks for joining our commentary this evening. Until next time, goodbye.
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