Atletico Madrid will host FC Barcelona on Saturday evening at the Metropolitano Stadium in a highly anticipated matchday 30 fixture in La Liga.
Barcelona head into the match at the top of the table with 73 points, holding a four-point lead over Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid sit fourth with 57 points.
The visitors, led by Hansi Flick, are targeting a sixth consecutive league victory as they continue their march toward the title.
Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s side are looking to bounce back after a 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the capital derby prior to the international break.
The encounter carries added significance, as the two sides are set to meet again next week in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, giving Saturday’s clash a tactical edge.
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