According to ESPN's Spain correspondent Dermot Corrigan, Neymar, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba will be fit for Barca’s last game against Atletico Madrid. According to BBC Sport, Tata Martino said:
"I have spoken with the coaches and we are playing for a title so those that are 100% have to play."
Despite a rather disappointing campaign, for the extraordinarily high standards of a team like Barcelona, the Catalans may still clinch a very important trophy by winning against Atleti tomorrow.
Martino also suggested he'd no problem putting in Pique, Alba or Neymar altho all three not played for a month. I reckon Pique starts as...
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) May 16, 2014
Martino on Pique, Neymar & Alba "They are not in the best condition, but they do not have to play six games, just one 90 minutes.”
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) May 16, 2014
Pique and Alba look relaxed during their training session before final clash against Atletico
Neymar is committed to helping Barca win the title
Due to the draw in their first meeting with the Rojiblancos, Martino’s team may claim the title if they win on Saturday, on head-to-head results.
Current standings in la Liga before the final match-day
Both Pique and Alba are very important for the Catalan team, the first providing solidity in the back, while the latter can create numbers up front with his speedy runs.
Pique and Alba stopping former teammate, David Villa
With subpar performances by Bartra and Pinto and absentee Puyol, who retired on Tuesday, Barcelona clearly needs its strong and solid captain back.
As to the Brazilian, though his presence may not be necessary, he can provide the unpredictability that Barca needs to score goals. Despite a tie not being sufficient for the Catalans, fans are not too worried, especially since Neymar demonstrated an aptitude for scoring goals against Atletico Madrid.
Neymar scores against Atleti in the Spanish Super Cup
The Brazilian scores against the Rojiblancos, yet again, in the Champions League
