Barcelona have the chance to open up a three-point lead over Real Madrid when they take on Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.
Real who are tied on the same point with Barcelona lost 2-1 to Villarreal on Saturday to miss the chance to take a lead over Barcelona at the top of the table.
Although, Barcelona will be without their star striker Robert Lewandowski who is serving a three-match ban, knowing they have the opportunity to open up a lead over Real, is enough motivation to see the Blaugrana turn up with their A-game.
Atletico, on the other hand, have not been particularly impressive at home this season, only picking up 11 points from their seven league fixtures at Wanda Metropolitano.
However, big encounters Iike this bring out the best in Atleti and it will not be put past them to give Barcelona a run for their money.
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