Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Areas where the game could be decided

#4 Andres Iniesta vs Koke - The midfield battle

Koke will battle against Iniesta to be the most influential midfielder on the field

Despite the arrival of Philippe Coutinho, Ernesto Valverde has entrusted Andres Iniesta to start the majority of the games. The midfield maestro has been in good form of late and has been dictating the play like he normally does.

Doing the same for the Colchoneros, Koke has been extremely crucial to Atletico Madrid's cause this season. He has been the link between the defence and attack for Atletico and is one of the players that can hurt Barcelona.

This midfield battle will be an interesting one with both the players looking to carve out openings for their sides from the centre of the park. Both these players cannot afford to have an off day in this crucial fixture and will have one eye on being the most creative midfielder on the field.