Media reveals there is no prohibition against Lenglet facing Barca.

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French defender Clement Lenglet is set to lead Atletico Madrid to face Barcelona on Saturday.

Ufabet Sport reported on Sunday that Clement Lenglet is available to face Barcelona in the La Liga on Saturday, December 21, as there are no conditions preventing the French defender from playing against his current club. 

Barcelona have allowed Lenglet to join Atletico Madrid on loan this season, with the 29-year-old centre-back emerging as a key player for the Rojiblancos following the injury to Robin Le Normand. 

Atletico Madrid edged Getafe 1-0 on Sunday to level on points with Barcelona on 38 points, and the Rojiblancos travel to the Blaugrana on Saturday, with doubts over whether Lenglet will be available. 

After a shaky start to life in Spain’s capital, hampered by fitness problems. Recent weeks have seen the 29-year-old establish himself as an important figure in Diego Simeone’s backline.

All told, Lenglet has been afford 12 starts across all competitions. Chipping in with a pair of goals along the way.

And this run of appearances on the part of the one-time Sevilla man is expect to continue next weekend. Against his parent club.

Lenglet is reportedly available UFABET to face Barcelona next Saturday. As there is no clause in his loan deal that prevents him from playing for his current club. Making the game all the more interesting as fans of both teams look to see how the French defender performs.