Barcelona would effectively seal the Primera Division title on Saturday if they were to overcome Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou.
Ernesto Valverde’s side hold an eight-point advantage at the summit of the standings and victory at the weekend would leave them 11 clear with seven matches remaining, although defeat would conversely reopen the title race somewhat.
Having survived a scare by rallying to draw 4-4 against Villarreal on Tuesday, inspired by Lionel Messi, the Catalans remain unbeaten in 15 matches but may have one eye on their midweek Champions League quarter-final with Manchester United.