As Barcelona gear up for a crucial away fixture against Atletico Madrid, they have been handed a significant advantage. As such, Diego Simeone’s side will be without two of their key players,

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.

Atlético Madrid is the only team Barcelona have played twice without a win during the Hansi Flick era. Alexander Sørloth's two stoppage time goals at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys this season have seen Atleti escape with a win in the reverse fixture La Liga and a draw in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinals.

Barcelona are set to lock horns with Atletico Madrid tonight, in what could be a consequential affair in the context of the title.Heading into the game, the club have announced their final squad

Atletico Madrid host Barcelona at Estadio Metropolitano on Sunday with LaLiga's title race heating up with Hansi Flick's side top of the table but just a single point ahead of Diego Simeone's men before this one.

Diego Simeone will have some decisions to make for his squad setup on Sunday, while Hansi Flick rolls out his trusted 11.