La Liga giants Barcelona can wrap up the title race as soon as this Sunday if they win their weekend fixture. The Blaugrana are four points ahead second-placed Real Madrid as they look to put the sword to Los Blancos’ title hopes.
Of course, Sunday’s opponent is no easy one. Luis Enrique will guide his side to the Vicente Calderon Stadium with the aim of beating reigning champions Atletico Madrid, currently in third.
Ironically, it was these two very same sides who faced off in last season’s title-deciding match, with Los Rojiblancos going on to win the crown at Barcelona’s home ground. This year, however, the Catalan giants are seeking revenge.
A mouth-watering, must-see ecounter, here are five eye-catching records that might be achieved in the clash between Atletico and Barcelona.
Atletico’s first loss of 2015
Diego Simeone’s team are undefeated in La Liga in 2015. Will Barcelona hand them their first defeat of this year?
Atletico are undefeated in 2015
Messi to take outstanding goalscoring form this year one step forward
Since the turn of the new year, no player has scored more goals than La Pulga, with 30 strikes and 11 assists to his name in all competitions.
Messi, the deadliest striker since the new year
Top assists in 2015: Messi leads the pack (Image via Sportskeeda)
Most goals+assists in the Liga this season: Messi 58 - Ronaldo 57 - Suarez 30 - Neymar 28 - Bacca 26 - Benzema 24 #fcblive [via @barcastat]
— barcastuff (@barcastuff) May 16, 2015
Los Rojiblancos to end winless run vs the Blaugrana?
Atletico are nine games without a win vs Barcelona in the Spanish Primera Division. One of Spain’s most formidable home sides, they are also four games without a victory at home against the Catalan giants, but they will be hoping to put that to an end on Sunday.
Barca to end long wait for La Liga title
Saturday marks 736 days since the Blaugrana last lifted the Liga BBVA title. On Sunday, they can end their long wait should they grab a win.
It has been 736 days since Barcelona last won the Liga title, this run can end on Sunday with a win against Atletico! Stat via @barcastat
— MESSISTATS (@MessiStats) May 16, 2015
The beginning of the treble
Barcelona face Atletico on Sunday, May 17. On the 30th of the very same month, they will face Athletic Bilbao for the Copa del Rey crown before clashing with Juventus in the Champions League final, a week later.
This means Sunday could be were Messi and Co.’s treble all begins.
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