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Poll: Who Wins This Match?

Atlético Madrid: 25% (1 vote)
Barcelona: 75% (3 votes)
Draw: 0% (0 votes)
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Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by mukina2: 5:22am On Feb 26, 2012
Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita insists his side cannot be written off in the title race just yet, even though they face a tough ask to catch Primera Division leaders Real Madrid.

Just four wins in seven league matches since the start of 2012 have seen Pep Guardiola's men slip 10 points off the pace set by their great rivals.

A 5-1 hammering of Valencia last weekend helped raise spirits among Barca's ranks, and they will need to build on that when they travel to Atletico Madrid on Sunday if they are to keep Real in their sights.

However, Keita is adamant there is still everything to play for with 15 matches of the campaign remaining.

"The season is long and anything can happen in football,'' the Malian said on www.fcbarcelona.com.

"We will do our very best to try to win as many games as possible.

"This (Atletico) is a very important match and, with 10 points between us, we can't afford to drop any more points. However, Atletico is a team that's so strong now - it will be tough and difficult.

"Anything can happen in football and we'll fight to the end. If Madrid are leaders, it's because they deserve to be.

"We just have to do everything we can to win as many games as possible.''

Injured duo David Villa and Ibrahim Afellay remain on the sidelines for Barca.

Atletico lie sixth in La Liga, but a 4-1 aggregate victory over Lazio in the Europa League in midweek has left coach Diego Simeone and his players in confident mood ahead of the visit of Barca.

Simeone said on www.clubatleticomadrid.com: "We were very happy with the match against Lazio. The response was very good from the lads.

"The good thing about us is that we do not underestimate anyone, we have a lot of respect for our opponents.

"We're now ready to go against Barcelona and will aim for the best performance we can give.''

Midfielder Juanfran echoed his manager's sentiments, saying: "It will be an incredible game for us with our team against Barcelona. Let's go for the three points we need.''

Arda Turan (thigh), Salvio (ankle) and Adrian (muscle) are all expected to play for Atletico despite suffering from various knocks.

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Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by usbcable(m): 11:28am On Feb 26, 2012
this likely will be the first match Simeone losses as acoach of atleti.
I just hope they will do the city of Madrid the honor of at least bagging a draw.
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by Nobody: 1:07pm On Feb 26, 2012
We will do our best to win this game.
Up barca!
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by MeGaStReEt: 1:25pm On Feb 26, 2012
Victory for Atletico
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by medjai(m): 10:13pm On Feb 26, 2012
Gooooal! Alves scores after a neat move involving Messi and Cesc.
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by AjanleKoko: 10:24pm On Feb 26, 2012
Very tight game, despite Barca's possession. I have to give it to Simeone. He has organized the team very well defensively. Only 3 out of 10 games conceded so far, including Alves's goal. Who says the best defence is a good offense?
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by Debroslink: 10:50pm On Feb 26, 2012
FALCAO! FALCAO!! FALCAO!!! Dis guy is a prolific predator!!!!
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by chelseabmw(m): 10:59pm On Feb 26, 2012
halla madrid grin
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by AjanleKoko: 11:06pm On Feb 26, 2012
Barca's poor form on the road continue. In La Liga that is.
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by chelseabmw(m): 11:09pm On Feb 26, 2012
not again
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by KayDee4: 11:09pm On Feb 26, 2012
Messi criminal  grin grin grin
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by chelseabmw(m): 11:10pm On Feb 26, 2012
sad
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by chelseabmw(m): 11:11pm On Feb 26, 2012
vexing mode
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by AjanleKoko: 11:12pm On Feb 26, 2012
Wow.
He finally comes good with a free kick, after so many attempts this season.
Now time to get behind the ball and see out the victory embarassed
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by KayDee4: 11:22pm On Feb 26, 2012
shocked shocked shocked wow, men what a bullet of a shot. Good save by V. Valdes

Game over

still on still Madrid for the title.
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by medjai(m): 11:24pm On Feb 26, 2012
Valdes. . . What a save that was.
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by AjanleKoko: 11:24pm On Feb 26, 2012
A very hard -fought victory, and could almost have been over but for Valdes pulling off some very useful saves.
He's man of the match for me.
Re: Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona (1 - 2) On Sunday February 26th 2012 by abustinozic: 4:51am On Feb 27, 2012
fine game

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