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Atlético de Madrid faces FC Barcelona in a crucial LaLiga match after recent setbacks, including a Champions League exit.

Atlético de Madrid is navigating a challenging phase in LaLiga following their recent exit from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory for Real Madrid, resulting in a 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 aggregate score. This setback compounds Atlético`s troubles, as they also faced a defeat against Getafe in LaLiga, intensifying the pressure ahead of their upcoming match against FC Barcelona.

Scheduled for Sunday at the Metropolitano, this clash is pivotal for both teams in the title race. Atlético has had a mixed bag of results against Barcelona this season, having secured a 2-1 victory in their initial league encounter but later drawing 4-4 in the Copa del Rey semi-finals first leg. Key players for Atlético include Julián Álvarez, who leads the scoring charts with 22 goals, followed by Antoine Griezmann with 16 and Alexander Sørloth with 14. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak remains a crucial figure, aiming to enhance his clean sheet record and contend for the Zamora Trophy.

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