Athletico Madrid and Barcelona are both performing well and have advanced to the next round of the Champions League. Athletico Madrid will have an edge over Barcelona since they are playing at home, and the fans will urge them to perform well and earn three points. I'm not sure what Barcelona's genuine problem is this season, some will argue. Is from the coach, which is why they have lost several league games, and now Xavi is doing well for them, winning matches, and hoping to obtain the opportunity to finish second in the league standings. Xavi will like to get a trophy with Barcelona before he leaves the team, and since he don't have any more hope against the league title they will focus on the Champions League since they have the chance to win the trophy, because anyone don't know who will get win the Champions League trophy this season.
There's something we call level in football, it's been really a top competition for them. This season is different from other season, I've watched these teams hitting different targets and aiming for improvement this season. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are trying their best to be in the league because the forces made available are weigh below the substandard of mediocre teams. Still surprising to see both Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. There are clubs using grace till this period and they're likely going to be eliminated because their forces of elimination is here.