Barca face Atletico rematch after defeat sparked unbeaten streak

Hansi Flick used an expletive to describe Barcelona’s poor performance during November, and December was equally bad, with Atletico Madrid’s win before Christmas helping them usurp the Catalans at the top of the table.

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However, since Barcelona lost at home against the Rojiblancos, they have gone on a 17-game unbeaten run across all competitions, winning 14 of those matches and drawing three.

In La Liga, they have reclaimed pole position, above Real Madrid on goal difference and Atletico, third, by one point, despite having played one fewer game than the capital clubs, ahead of their clash against Diego Simeone's side on Sunday.

After a strong start to the campaign, their winter tail-off suggested Flick’s side were heading for disaster, but a superb start to 2095 has changed the picture completely.