Barcelona couldn't defeat Atalanta and settled for a second place finish in the Champions League league phase.

Barcelona had hopes to finish top of the league phase, but they have failed in their bid to overhaul Liverpool in the standings. A victory over Atalanta at the Estadi Olimpic would have been enough,

Barca have already secured an automatic spot in the last 16 and are the only side capable of finishing top of the table ahead of current leaders Liverpool. Hansi Flick's side come into this game off the back of a thrilling 4-5 away win at Benfica which saw them come back from 4-2 down to claim a memorable victory.

Having already secured a spot in the round of 16, Barcelona host Atalanta hoping to challenge for the top spot of the Champions League league phase.

Atalanta put in a brave performance to record a 2-2 draw away against Barcelona in their first ever match against the Blaugrana, which rounded off an

When the Catalans host Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday, FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will make at least three changes to his side.

Europa League champions Atalanta missed out on an automatic place in the Champions League last 16 with a 2-2 draw at Barcelona on Wednesday, with Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo scoring for the already-qualified hosts.

Atalanta fought back twice for a creditable 2-2 draw away to Barcelona, but finish just outside the top eight and lose Giorgio Scalvini to a serious injury.

Barcelona made sure of second place in the Champions League on Wednesday after being held to a 2-2 draw by plucky Atalanta, who failed in their mission for direct qualification for the last 16.Barca will now face one of Paris Saint-Germain,