Simeone heaps praise on Kane ahead of Atletico v Bayern clash

The title race at the summit of the Primera Division is heating up nicely this season. Should Atletico de Madrid secure all three points tonight, just a solitary point would separate the Spanish top flight's "big three" at the top of the standings.

'Cholo' Simeone will be forced to reshuffle his starting XI without his new defensive anchor, 'Cuti' Romero, but otherwise boasts a clean bill of health for this blockbuster showdown.

The situation is far more precarious for the 'Blaugrana', with FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick unable to call upon Rodri, Xavi Espart, Dani Olmo, Jules Kounde and Bardghji. On a brighter note, both Eric Garcia and Christensen have returned to contention.

PREDICTED LINEUPS:

Atletico Madrid: Oblak - Grimaldo, Hancko, Pubill, Llorente - Baena, Koke, Barrios, Giuliano - Julian Alvarez and Kang-In Lee.

FC Barcelona: Joan Garcia - Joao Cancelo, Gerard Martin, Cubarsi, Eric Garcia - Bernal, Pedri - Gordon, Yamal, Fermin - and Raphinha.