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Atlético Madrid made it four consecutive competitive wins with a 2-0 midweek Copa del Rey victory, even as João Félix’s club future remains a hot topic, but manager Diego Simeone knows that his team needs to continue avoiding distractions.
As they start this La Liga round in the top four, but with very few points separating multiple challengers, Atlético can’t afford to let their indifferent six-game league form see them slip in the standings.
Barcelona needed extra time to defeat third-tier club Intercity during their midweek Copa del Rey game, following a fiery 1-1 derby draw against Espanyol. The latter was just the third time that Barça dropped points this league campaign , cancelling their two-point lead over Real Madrid.
It has left manager Xavi feeling “uneasy” about not only their title race but a matchup his club have won just once from their last five attempts in a LL context, although Real Madrid’s defeat on Saturday at Villarreal has been a gift.
