As Barcelona gear up for a crucial away fixture against Atletico Madrid, they have been handed a significant advantage. As such, Diego Simeone’s side will be without two of their key players,

Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid are this year's La Liga protagonists, but not only that, all three are still alive in the Copa del Rey semifinals and the Champions League round of 16. Unquestionably, three of the best teams in Europe this season.