Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a cup match between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Nou Camp in Barcelona and can be live streamed here.
Though the two sides are separated by just one point in the Spanish Liga table, that is of little concern this afternoon. What is of concern—at least for Barcelona manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino—is matching the intensity of the league leaders, Atlético Madrid (h/t to FC Barcelona's official website). "They are strong and confident domestically and in Europe," Martino said. "The key to winning the game will be in matching the intensity that they bring to the game," he added.
"We have to have the confidence in our ability to play an ordered game. If we play as we can, then we have a great chance of going through."
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Player to Watch: Atlético Madrid's Diego Costa has been a man possessed during this season's UEFA Champions League campaign. The 25-year-old has seven goals and an assist in just five appearances during the competition.
Barcelona's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Pinto; Alba, Piqué, Mascherano, Alves; Iniesta, Busquets, Xavi; Neymar, Messi, Sánchez
Atlético Madrid's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Courtois; Luis, Godin, Miranda, Juanfran; Turan, Suárez, Gabi, Koke; Villa, Costa
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