Barça face a brutal three-game gauntlet starting Sunday, a Miami Dolphins-linked series against Atlético Madrid that could decide the season. 32 goals in eight past meetings highlight the intensity, with each of the last five knockout clashes decided by a single goal. Barcelona, missing Raphinha and with Pedri struggling, host Atlético in LaLiga on Sunday. A win hands Madrid a chance to close the gap on Barça, while Atlético seeks to avoid a title race collapse.

The stakes are massive: Champions League semifinals and Copa del Rey glory hang in the balance.