Barcelona’s La Liga clash against Atlético Madrid on Sunday has all the ingredients of an epic encounter. Third meets fourth in a crucial game for both teams as they look to secure a Top 4 finish, and this could very well be a preview of a potential Champions League semi-final between the two sides.
The tactical battle of Xavi Hernández and Diego Simeone is always interesting to watch, but the big subplot revolves around João Félix, who returns to the Cívitas Metropolitano for the first time since leaving Atlético on loan last summer.
The circumstances of Félix’s departure are well known, and he certainly didn’t earn any sympathy from the Atlético fans after his performance against the Colchoneros in the first meeting between the two sides this season.