Athletico Madrid vs Barcelona

1/3- Barcelona have all of a sudden found a reason to fight for, after being 8 points adrift of the league leaders they have come to just 2 points behind Real Madrid and now travel to Madrid to take on the other club from the city, Athletico. Like their city club, Athletico have also had a rough two weeks and hence they find themselves in the fourth spot. Athletico would be hoping to get back the winning touch and there is no better time than while playing at home. Barcelona had got the better off the Madrid side the last time both teams had met but the overall record between the two sides stands in favour of Athletico, at least for the past 15 years or so. Barcelona have struggled away from home and have not been able to win many matches while Athletico at home have been quite convincing and have performed quite well.

Barcelona would be hoping to possibly take the lead away from Real Madrid this weekend and is this happens the Spanish league would turn out to be very interesting. Having won the last three matches Barca seem to be in prime form and their 5-1 win last week against Levante would be a huge confidence booster for the side. With Messi, Eto’o, Henry and Ronaldinho in their side Barca can win against any opposition at any venue and the fans would be hoping for the big names to deliver in this all important tie.

Athletico Madrid on the other hand would try and get back their form and also try to win back the lost third position before the end of season. Forlan would be their best bet and if the side can perform to its potential they might be able to pull out some crucial points out of this tie.

Prediction: 1-1, draw