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Reinvigorated Atletico Madrid Ready To End Barcelona's 100% Record

No matter which way you look at it, it's safe to say that FC Barcelona's start to the 2015/16 season has been a little underwhelming. Their pre-season preparations were fraught with travel and the accompanying jetlag, while a combination of the Copa America and player injuries ensured that Luis Enrique started the campaign with a number of his most key personnel. As a consequence, Barcelona's sluggish squad only narrowly avoided giving up a four-goal lead against Sevilla FC in the UEFA Super Cup, before an incisive performance from Athletic Bilbao left the Blaugrana stunned in the Spanish Supercopa.