It certainly doesn’t feel like Barcelona are top of La Liga right now, with Hansi Flick well aware of the cracks that remain within his framework.
Still, a four-game winning run is worthy of celebrating, and the mood will certainly feel brighter should they defeat an in-form Atlético Madrid on Tuesday night.
The visitors have won seven straight in all competitions and are now just three points adrift of the league leaders. A second La Liga victory in succession for Atléti away at Barça will raise questions over the development of a three-horse title race in Spain, especially given the vulnerabilities the dominant two have manifested this term.
Crucially for Flick, he has the bulk of his cornerstones from last season’s title triumph available in the week. Here’s how Barcelona could line up for Atléti’s visit.
