Los Rojiblancos and the Blaugrana will face off in a duel that could prove decisive in terms of who finishes where at the top end of the table.
La Liga is reaching the business end of the season, with the last 10 rounds of the competition starting this weekend. There is still much to be decided, especially at the top end of the table as there are so many teams fighting for the same objectives. Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are two of those teams and they’ll meet in one of the most attractive fixtures remaining this term. There is a lot at stake, given that these three points could determine who finishes where in the race for Europe. Atletico Madrid want a victory in order to put their recent slip-up against Cadiz behind them, and to regain their lead over Athletic Club in the fight for fourth place, which is the final Champions League ticket for next season. Barcelona, meanwhile, are still chasing down Real Madrid, looking to close the gap on Los Blancos in the title race.
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