Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona

Atletico Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Vicente Calderon on Sunday evening hoping to end the season on a high.

Madrid will almost certainly finish in third position in the La Liga table, after just falling short in their attempts to break into second place.

However, manager Diego Simeone will be keen for his side to defeat the Catalan giants, and he could recall midfielder Tiago after he was introduced at half time of the club's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Barcelona go into Sunday's game knowing that three points will secure them the league title.

Their La Liga success could already be sealed if Real Madrid fail to win on Saturday night, but manager Tito Vilanova will call on his side to put on a professional performance in Spain's capital city.

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score twice last week, and it is expected that he will be recalled to the starting lineup.

Recent form

Atletico Madrid: WLWDW

Barcelona: WLDLW

Possible starting lineups

Atletico Madrid: Courtois; Miranda, Juanfran, Filipe Luis, Godin; Gabi, Tiago, Koke, Adrian; Falcao, Diego Costa

Barcelona: Pinto; Dani Alves, Correia, Pique, Jordi Alba; Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets; Villa, Sanchez, Messi

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