Barça, facing the opportunity to break Atlético de Madrid's historic streak

FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid arrive at next Sunday’s match in two completely parallel situations. While the Catalans are going through their worst moment of the season, having won only 1 of their last 6 matches, the mattress makers will arrive 'on a roll' at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

The team led by 'Cholo' Simeone has accumulated 11 consecutive victories in all competitions, the second best in the club's history, and aims to surpass the record of 13 wins in a row achieved between August and October 2012.

The leadership of LaLiga is at stake

However, to surpass it, they must defeat a Barça that, despite going through a difficult time, will seek to rise in the best possible scenario. The Catalans hope to make a statement in front of their fans at Montjuïc against a team they have performed well against in recent years, as in the last 5 encounters they have achieved 5 victories.

Additionally, both Catalans and rojiblancos will face each other with the incentive of the leadership of LaLiga, as both clubs are tied on points at the top (38) and whoever wins will end the year as winter champion. The match will be a true final, and the Catalans are obliged to secure the three points to cling to the top of the competition.