But looking on defender Barcelona is really good performance beside Atletico Madrid defender have the same cases where last games against Valencia, Atletico Madrid had to fall behind by 2 goals first and it looks like Atletico Madrid's back line is also not as good as Barcelona.
I see a good improvement in Barcelona defense, but I am not sure to claim they are strong enough currently. From the last 5 matches, Barcelona only played against a strong team 1 time, against Sevilla. In this match, they got a draw result. While the other 4 matches, Barcelona played against weaker teams. So, I think the strength of Barcelona defense has not been tested yet. Let's see how good Barcelona defense is, to deal with Atletico attackers.
I think both team have great motivate how to win after position standing just left one points only, who success out as the winner in this game back to top four position for Barcelona and make Atletico Madrid far from Barcelona position leaving 4 points.
Yep. Both have a strong motivation to win. 3 points will be very important in this match, it will keep their hope to finish in the top 4. Anyway, Atletico Madrid is already in 4th place. If defeated by Barcelona, they will be out of the top 4 on the table. But I don't think Atletico will fall to 5th place.