Barcelona and Atletico Madrid Clash in Pivotal La Liga Title Battle

Barcelona seeks to overcome past mistakes against Atletico Madrid in a match with significant title race implications.

Barcelona leads Atletico Madrid by one point and has a game in hand, with Real Madrid also in contention in a tight three-way title race.
Atletico Madrid comes into the match after a controversial Champions League exit to Real Madrid, where a VAR decision disallowed a critical penalty.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick emphasized the need for focus, highlighting past lapses in concentration that led to late goals in their previous meetings with Atletico this season.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone acknowledged the emotional toll of their Champions League loss but vowed his team would compete fiercely in Sunday’s match.
Key players for both teams include Barcelona's attacking trio of Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Yamal, while Atletico will rely on striker Julian Alvarez despite recent setbacks.