The top two teams of the Spanish La Liga clash on the first quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League. Strange for a prestigious fixture like Champions League quarterfinal, the match on Tuesday at Camp Nou will be a mere dress rehearsal for the climax of the La Liga, where Atletico and Barca are heading towards a mouth-watering, title-deciding contest on the final day of the league.

Atletico Madrid have been in superb form, both in domestic league and in the continental show-piece. About a month back, they appeared to have been a tired and injury-hit team. But they have bounced back in style. They are currently on a five-match winning streak in the La Liga. And they are still to lose match in the Champions League.

Barcelona now appear a more resilient team than a magnificent outfit. Teams are no longer in awe of their brand of soccer. News has spread that Barca could be beaten. If Atletico can score a win here, it would be huge morale booster for them in more ways than one.

First, they can score crucial away goals. Second, they can grab the psychological advantage that they can take it to the domestic league.

But they have not won against Barca in the last nine meetings. And in Camp Nou, their last win came in 2006.

Barca will be without its long-standing goalkeeper Victor Valdes. He has been ruled out for the rest of the season after an injury. The rest of the squad, including Lionel Messi, Neymar, Alexis Sánchez and Pedro, will be in action against Atletico. Diego Costa and former Barca man David Villa are the most likely goal-scorers for the Madrid side.

Barcelona-Atletico Madrid Prediction

This will be a close match that can go either way. Based on their home advantage, we predict a 2-1 win for Barca.

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