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Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: Clash of titans to keep La Liga dreams alive.
Barcelona sets its sights on La Liga title as it clashes with Atletico Madrid this Sunday in a crucial showdown between two Champions League contenders.
Barcelona, aiming to keep its slim hopes alive for the La Liga crown, secured its spot in the Champions League quarter-finals after a solid win over Napoli. Despite uncertainties surrounding its coaching staff, the team maintained an unbeaten streak under Xavi Hernandez's leadership.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, punched its ticket to the quarter-finals with a thrilling victory over Inter Milan, showcasing resilience and with the support from its fans. However, the team's recent league form has been shaky, with only two wins in six matches, making it vulnerable in the race for fourth place.
While Barcelona's domestic performance remains strong with eight wins in its last eleven matches, the team faces a daunting points gap behind league leader Real Madrid, who is marching confidently towards the title.
Elsewhere in La Liga, teams like Girona and Athletic Bilbao are also fighting for crucial points to secure their positions in the league standings.
One standout player to watch is Barcelona's rising star Pau Cubarsi, whose impressive performance against top strikers is drawing attention from fans and pundits alike.
As the league action intensifies, all eyes will be on the clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, promising a thrilling encounter that could have significant implications for both teams' aspirations in the league and Europe.
Key Stats
2: Fewest wins in a season by a club in La Liga history, most recently Sporting Gijon in 1997-1998. Almeria are winless in 28 matches this term.
19: Quarter-final appearances for Barcelona in the modern Champions League era. Only Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have more since 1992-1993.
21: Points Almeria have dropped from a winning position this season.
Fixtures (All Times GMT)
Friday:
Real Sociedad v Cadiz (20:00).
Saturday:
Mallorca v Granada (13:00), Osasuna v Real Madrid (15:15), Getafe v Girona (17:30), Athletic Bilbao v Alaves (20:00).
Sunday:
Sevilla v Celta Vigo (12:00), Las Palmas v Almeria, Villarreal v Valencia (15:15), Rayo Vallecano v Real Betis (17:30), Atletico Madrid v Barcelona (20:00).
With AFP
Barcelona sets its sights on La Liga title as it clashes with Atletico Madrid this Sunday in a crucial showdown between two Champions League contenders.
Barcelona, aiming to keep its slim hopes alive for the La Liga crown, secured its spot in the Champions League quarter-finals after a solid win over Napoli. Despite uncertainties surrounding its coaching staff, the team maintained an unbeaten streak under Xavi Hernandez's leadership.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, punched its ticket to the quarter-finals with a thrilling victory over Inter Milan, showcasing resilience and with the support from its fans. However, the team's recent league form has been shaky, with only two wins in six matches, making it vulnerable in the race for fourth place.
While Barcelona's domestic performance remains strong with eight wins in its last eleven matches, the team faces a daunting points gap behind league leader Real Madrid, who is marching confidently towards the title.
Elsewhere in La Liga, teams like Girona and Athletic Bilbao are also fighting for crucial points to secure their positions in the league standings.
One standout player to watch is Barcelona's rising star Pau Cubarsi, whose impressive performance against top strikers is drawing attention from fans and pundits alike.
As the league action intensifies, all eyes will be on the clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, promising a thrilling encounter that could have significant implications for both teams' aspirations in the league and Europe.
Key Stats
2: Fewest wins in a season by a club in La Liga history, most recently Sporting Gijon in 1997-1998. Almeria are winless in 28 matches this term.
19: Quarter-final appearances for Barcelona in the modern Champions League era. Only Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have more since 1992-1993.
21: Points Almeria have dropped from a winning position this season.
Fixtures (All Times GMT)
Friday:
Real Sociedad v Cadiz (20:00).
Saturday:
Mallorca v Granada (13:00), Osasuna v Real Madrid (15:15), Getafe v Girona (17:30), Athletic Bilbao v Alaves (20:00).
Sunday:
Sevilla v Celta Vigo (12:00), Las Palmas v Almeria, Villarreal v Valencia (15:15), Rayo Vallecano v Real Betis (17:30), Atletico Madrid v Barcelona (20:00).
With AFP
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