CHENNAI: The winter transfer window has proved to be a fruitful one for Barcelona. Coach Xavi Hernandez has strengthened his squad by bringing on board the likes of Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The jury is still out whether the new signings can turn the season around for Barcelona or not but the revamped Catalan side will face their first big test on Sunday when they host reigning La Liga champions Atletico Madrid at Nou Camp.
Barcelona are currently fifth in the table with 35 points from 21 matches and are off the pace in the title race, sitting 15 points behind Real Madrid. But they can boost their chances of a top-four finish if they can beat a struggling Atletico who are placed fourth with 36 points.