Atletico is a point behind both Barcelona and Madrid in the three-way fight for the trophy, with Barca having played a game less. So Diego Simeone’s team can hardly afford to lose on Sunday, but must quickly get over another excruciating defeat to its fierce crosstown rival in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played out a fascinating 4-4 draw last month in Catalonia as they locked horns in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie.They face each other once again on

Barcelona were beaten 2-1 at home to Atletico Madrid in the reverse fixture in December, while they drew 4-4 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg late last month, having been two goals ahead with