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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash in La Liga before their Champions League quarterfinal
- On Saturday, LaLiga leaders Barcelona host Atlético Madrid, initiating a three-game series in 10 days before their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at Camp Nou next Wednesday.
- These rivals clash six times this season, with their past eight head-to-heads producing 32 goals, guaranteeing one club a spot in the Champions League semifinal.
- Forward Raphinha will miss both matches against Atlético after sustaining a hamstring injury, and Barcelona has failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 Champions League ties this season.
- The financial difference between reaching the last eight and semifinal totals €32 million; Barcelona earned €116 million last season while Aston Villa earned €83 million.
- Whichever club advances might face Real Madrid in the final in Budapest, with anticipation surrounding these matchups carrying what the Spanish call "morbo.
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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash in La Liga before their Champions League quarterfinal
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will square off in La Liga this weekend in a preview of their series in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid face off in La Liga this weekend as a preview of their series in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
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