Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: LaLiga's Second Spot, Spanish Super Cup Spot on the Line!

Atletico Madrid will kick off against Barcelona in roughly three hours from now at the Metropolitano Stadium. Both clubs are desperate for three points and bragging rights, but much more is on the line in this game.

Girona - who had a dream start to their LaLiga campaign, have faltered in recent games. Owing to this, Barcelona, currently third, are just one point below and can take hold of the second spot. Atletico Madrid are seven points behind Girona and currently fifth in the LaLiga table. Hence it is even more important for them to close the gap.

The LaLiga title may be off-limits for both Atletico and Barcelona this season. But only a second-placed finish in LaLiga will help them qualify for the Spanish Super Cup. This gives both sides even more incentive to win.

La Liga's top two and Copa Del Rey's finalists qualify for the mini-tournament that has been held in Saudi Arabia in recent years. Athletic Club and Mallorca have qualified as both teams have reached the final of the Copa Del Rey. Real Madrid on the other hand are sitting comfortably on top of the LaLiga table. Who will be the fourth team to qualify? Let me know your thoughts...