Both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid need to win their big match but only of them can win or they will draw with each other. A draw for these clubs will be perfect for Real Madrid because they will be able to take over the first position if they win against Sevilla in another match.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid don't want to lose point because they know that pressure from Real Madrid is huge, and they're aware of risk of losing a first and second position to this competitor. They want to win, but also don't want to lose this big match, so if they can not win it, they will aim at a draw that as said, is perfect result for Real Madrid.

A direct match between two competitors gives Real Madrid very great opportunity to surpass the second posiiton held by Atletico Madrid and occupy the first position from Barcelona. They will need to beat Sevilla as it is a mandatory condition to take over two first positions of La Liga and it's very great if they can do it before Christmas.