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.

A crunch clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona could have a seismic effect on the title race in La Liga this coming weekend There is no better place to get your season-long ticket to the best football the world has to offer than DStv Atletico and Barcelona will meet at the Metropolitano Stadium in the Spanish capital city on Sunday evening with the teams looking to not only add to their points tally,

Real Madrid travel to local rivals Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Wednesday night.