As Barcelona gear up for a crucial away fixture against Atletico Madrid, they have been handed a significant advantage. As such, Diego Simeone’s side will be without two of their key players,

Atlético Madrid is the only team Barcelona have played twice without a win during the Hansi Flick era. Alexander Sørloth's two stoppage time goals at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys this season have seen Atleti escape with a win in the reverse fixture La Liga and a draw in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinals.