The Spanish rivalry between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid returns to the Champions League, this time with gritty Atletico filled with confidence and powerful Barcelona struggling. The teams have been dueling the entire season in the Spanish league, where Barcelona had been dominant until its title chances were dented by two consecutive setbacks, including a home loss to Real Madrid this weekend. Atletico routed Real Betis to finally get within range of the league title, and it enters Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinals knowing that Barcelona has lost some of its confidence and can be beaten.
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