Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Crazy La Liga weekend could decide title race | The Nutmeg
By Guardian Exclusive
08 May 2021 |
12:42 pm
One of the major standout games on the La Liga calendar will take place at Camp Nou on Saturday as Barcelona welcomes Atletico Madrid for a huge match in the top flight of Spanish football.
Barca is currently third in the table while Atletico is two points clear at the summit as the race for the title heads for its final straight.
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