Barcelona are chasing a first trophy under Hansi Flick but face a huge obstacle in the form of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid.
The UEFA Champions League is in the Round of 16 and one of the first leg matchups on Wednesday, March 5 sees Benfica challenging Barcelona at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.
Ahead of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash, Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has spoken highly of his Barcelona counterpart, Hansi Flick. The game comes up later today, Tuesday, at the Montjuic Stadium Los Colchoneros won 2-1 were the better side the last time both clubs faced each other this season.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was delighted with his team's fighting spirit as they clawed back from two goals down to get a last-gasp 4-4 draw at Barcelona in an action-packed first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid will hit the pause button on their La Liga title challenge in midweek as Diego Simeone’s side head off to Barcelona.Los Rojiblancos face off with Hansi Flick’s side in the first
Barca has been the best team in Spain this season, and has now taken a deserved lead in a three-horse La Liga title race.